Vehicle recall 02V211002 · September 19, 2002

2003 Blue Bird Sword

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…

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary: 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.
Consequence: These conditions can promote the risk of a fire in the filter, possibly resulting in serious injury.
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).

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 02V211002
Reported to NHTSA: September 19, 2002
Filed by: BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY
Manufacturer campaign: R02GJ
Vehicles potentially affected: 13
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline

Recall 02V211002 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.

Blue Bird Sword (2003): 2003

Has your Blue Bird been repaired?

Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.

Check your VIN with NHTSA

NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Blue Bird dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.