Recall 11V569000: 2007–2012 Blue Bird ALL American
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Dec 2, 2011
- Vehicles affected
- 250
- Models
- 1
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
Blue bird is recalling certain model year 2007 through 2012 all american rear engine school buses manufactured from april 12, 2006, through june 27, 2011, and equipped with a 60 gallon fuel tank. The tank return line can develop a leak that exceeds the amount of fuel spillage allowed. Accordingly, these buses fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 301, "fuel system integrity."
The risk
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can result in a fire.
The fix
Blue bird will notify owners, and dealers will repair the buses free of charge. The safety recall began on march 9, 2012. Owners may contact blue bird at 1-478-822-2242.
Notes
Blue bird's recall campaign number is r11tr.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
- 2007 Blue Bird ALL American
- 2008 Blue Bird ALL American
- 2009 Blue Bird ALL American
- 2010 Blue Bird ALL American
- 2011 Blue Bird ALL American
- 2012 Blue Bird ALL American
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 11V569000
- Manufacturer campaign
- R11TR
- Manufacturer
- BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY
- Owner letters
- Mar 9, 2012
- Components
- Fuel system, diesel (Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion)
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