Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
BLUE BIRD
Model Of Vehicle
EXCEL 102
Year
2009
Recall Campaign Number
10V290000
Component Description
Engine And Engine Cooling
Effect Of Defect
A Fuel Leak, In The Presence Of An Ignition Source, Can Result In A Vehicle Fire.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Blue Bird Body Company
Start Of Manufacture
20070517
End Of Manufacture
20081113
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
103
Date Owners Notified
20100909
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Blue Bird Body Company
Date Report Received
20100628
Make Campaign Number
R10RZ