NHTSA vehicle safety data
2003 Blue Bird Sword Recalls & Complaints
The 2003 Blue Bird Sword has 1 NHTSA recall campaign on file as of November 3, 2026. try.vin has no NHTSA owner complaints on file for the 2003 Blue Bird Sword. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Blue Bird dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2003 Blue Bird Sword. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
BLUE BIRD/PURAGUARD DL AIR FILTER
NHTSA #02V211002 · Engine and Engine Cooling — Engine — Gasoline · NHTSA notice
Reported September 19, 2002 · BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY
Potentially affected: 13 vehicles
Blue Bird campaign R02GJ
Defect description
ON CERTAIN LOW FLOOR BUSES EQUIPPED WITH BENDIX PURAGUARD DL DISCHARGE LINE OIL COALESCING AIR FILTER, THE OIL COLLECTED IN THE FILTER CAN BE EXPOSED TO TEMPERATURES IN THE DISCHARGE LINE OF THE AIR COMPRESSOR THAT EXCEED THE IGNITION POINT OF THE OIL.
Safety consequence
THESE CONDITIONS CAN PROMOTE THE RISK OF A FIRE IN THE FILTER, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN SERIOUS INJURY.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL REMOVE AND REPLACE THE PURAGUARD DL UNIT WITH A NEW AIR COMPRESSOR DISCHARGE LINE. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT BLUE BIRD AT 478-822-2242.
Notes
ALSO, CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
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