Recall 10V290000: 2008–2010 Blue Bird ALL American, 2008–2010 Blue Bird Excel 102, 2008–2010 Blue Bird Vision
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Jun 28, 2010
- Vehicles affected
- 103
- Models
- 3
- Initiated by
- ODI
The problem
Blue bird is recalling certain model year 2008 through 2010 all american, vision, and excel 102 model non school buses manufactured from may 17, 2007 through november 13, 2008, equipped with caterpillar c7 engines. The #5 and #6 fuel lines may crack at the fastening point to the common fuel rail and cause a fuel leak.
The risk
A fuel leak, in the presence of an ignition source, can result in a vehicle fire.
The fix
Blue bird is working with caterpillar to notify owners and repairs will be performed by authorized caterpillar dealers free of charge. The safety recall began on september 9, 2010. Owners may contact caterpillar toll-free at 1-800-447-4986 or blue bird at 1-478-822-2242.
Notes
Blue bird's recall campaign number is r10rz.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Affected vehicles
- 2008 Blue Bird ALL American
- 2009 Blue Bird ALL American
- 2010 Blue Bird ALL American
- 2008 Blue Bird Excel 102
- 2009 Blue Bird Excel 102
- 2010 Blue Bird Excel 102
- 2008 Blue Bird Vision
- 2009 Blue Bird Vision
- 2010 Blue Bird Vision
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 10V290000
- Manufacturer campaign
- R10RZ
- Manufacturer
- BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY
- Owner letters
- Sep 9, 2010
- Components
- Engine and engine cooling (Engine)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology