NHTSA Recall 11V569000
NHTSA Campaign Id 11V569000; Date: Dec. 2, 2011
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can result in a fire.
Recalled Vehicles:
2007 Blue Bird All American; 2008 Blue Bird All American; 2009 Blue Bird All American; 2010 Blue Bird All American; 2011 Blue Bird All American; 2012 Blue Bird All American
Component: Diesel Fuel System
Manufactured by: Blue Bird Body Company
Affected Units:: 250
Recall Summary:
Blue bird is recalling certain model year 2007 through 2012 all american rear engine school buses manufactured from April 12, 2006, through June 27, 2011, and equipped with a 60 gallon fuel tank. The tank return line can develop a leak that exceeds the amount of fuel spillage allowed. Accordingly, these buses fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 301, "fuel system integrity. "
How to Fix:
Blue bird will notify owners, and dealers will repair the buses free of charge. The safety recall began on March 9, 2012. Owners may contact blue bird at 1-478-822-2242.
Recall Notes:
Blue bird's recall campaign number is r11tr. 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: Mar 9, 2012
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