2010 Blue Bird All American | 2009 Blue Bird Excel 102 | 2009 Blue Bird Vision | 2008 Blue Bird All American | 2009 Blue Bird All American | 2008 Blue Bird Vision | 2010 Blue Bird Vision | 2010 Blue Bird Excel 102 | 2008 Blue Bird Excel 102 — Engine and engine cooling
Published June 28, 2010 · Recall initiated: June 28, 2010
Summary
NHTSA records recall 10V290000, published June 28, 2010. Recalling firm: Blue Bird Body Company; 2010 Blue Bird All American | 2009 Blue Bird Excel 102 | 2009 Blue Bird Vision | 2008 Blue Bird All American | 2009 Blue Bird All American | 2008 Blue Bird Vision | 2010 Blue Bird Vision | 2010 Blue Bird Excel 102 | 2008 Blue Bird Excel 102 — Engine and engine cooling.
What's the hazard
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.
What to do
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.
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Recall details
- Brand
- BLUE BIRD
- Model
- ALL AMERICAN
- Manufacturer
- Blue Bird Body Company
- Lot
- 2010 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN | 2009 BLUE BIRD EXCEL 102 | 2009 BLUE BIRD VISION | 2008 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN | 2009 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN | 2008 BLUE BIRD VISION | 2010 BLUE BIRD VISION | 2010 BLUE BIRD EXCEL 102 | 2008 BLUE BIRD EXCEL 102
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2010 Blue Bird All American | 2009 Blue Bird Excel 102 | 2009 Blue Bird Vision | 2008 Blue Bird All American | 2009 Blue Bird All American | 2008 Blue Bird Vision | 2010 Blue Bird Vision | 2010 Blue Bird Excel 102 | 2008 Blue Bird Excel 102 — Engine and engine cooling recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 10V290000 on June 28, 2010. Reported hazard: 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.
What should I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: BLUE BIRD. Model: ALL AMERICAN.