NHTSA recall 10V290000
Engine and engine cooling
Blue Bird All American and 2 more
Reported Jun 28, 2010103 vehicles affectedBLUE BIRD BODY COMPANYMaker’s number R10RZBuilt May 17, 2007 – Nov 13, 2008
The defect
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.
The risk
A fuel leak, in the presence of an ignition source, can result in a vehicle fire.
The remedy
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.