Defect Description For Recall
Blue Bird Is Recalling 607 My 2004-2007 All American Rear Engine School Buses And My 2006-2007 Xcel 102 Commercial Series Transit Buses Equipped With Cummins Isc Engines. The High Pressure Fuel Line May Crack, Allowing High Pressure Diesel Fuel Into The Engine Compartment.
Make Of Vehicle
BLUE BIRD
Model Of Vehicle
XCEL 102
Year
2006
Recall Campaign Number
08V077000
Component Description
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Diesel
Effect Of Defect
This Condition Creates The Potential For A Risk Of Fire In The Engine Compartment Should The Atomized Diesel Fuel Vapor Contact An Ignition Source.
Fix Defect
Owners Will Be Advised To Contact Their Cummins Dealers To Have The Repair Work Performed As Soon As Possible. The Recall Began On February 28, 2008. Owners May Contact Blue Bird At 1-478-822-2242.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Blue Bird Body Company
Start Of Manufacture
20060326
End Of Manufacture
20070415
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
607
Date Owners Notified
20080228
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Blue Bird Body Company
Date Report Received
20080221
Make Campaign Number
R08MZ