Recall 10V-289: 2008–2010 Blue Bird ALL American, 2008–2010 Blue Bird Vision

BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY recall for engine and engine cooling, reported to NHTSA on Jun 28, 2010, covering about 3,686 vehicles.

NHTSA number
10V-289
Report date
Jun 28, 2010
Vehicles affected
3,686
Owners notified
Sep 9, 2010

The problem

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.

The risk

A fuel leak, in the presence of an ignition source, can result in a vehicle fire.

The 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.

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 <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .

Recall details

ManufacturerBLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY
ComponentEngine and Engine Cooling
Recall started byNHTSA (Office of Defects Investigation)
NHTSA campaign number10V289000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Blue Bird ALL American2008, 2009, 2010All years
Blue Bird Vision2008, 2009, 2010All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 10V-289?

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 is recall 10V-289 fixed?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.