NHTSA Recall 10V290000
NHTSA Campaign Id 10V290000; 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 Excel 102; 2009 Blue Bird Excel 102; 2010 Blue Bird Excel 102; 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:: 103
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
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.
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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