NHTSA Recall 10V289000
NHTSA Campaign Id 10V289000; Date: Jun. 28, 2010
A fuel leak, in the presence of an ignition source, can result in a vehicle fire.
Recalled Vehicles:
2008 Blue Bird All American; 2009 Blue Bird All American; 2010 Blue Bird All American; 2008 Blue Bird Vision; 2009 Blue Bird Vision; 2010 Blue Bird Vision
Component: Engine And Engine Cooling
Manufactured by: Blue Bird Body Company
Affected Units:: 3,686
Recall Summary:
Blue bird is recalling certain model year 2008 through 2010 all american and vision model school buses manufactured from may 23, 2007 through March 9, 2010, 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.
How to Fix:
Blue bird is working with caterpiller to notify owners and repairs will be performed by authorized caterpillar dealers free of charge. Owners may contact caterpillar toll-free at 1-800-447-4986 or blue bird at 1-478-822-2242.
Recall 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 http://www.safercar.gov .
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Sep 9, 2010
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