2009 Blue Bird Excel 102
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 2009 Blue Bird Excel 102. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
1 recall names the 2009 Blue Bird Excel 102. Newest first.
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk
A fuel leak, in the presence of an ignition source, can result in a vehicle fire.
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.
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10128907New Blue Bird Support Center - Technical Bus Support: Dealer memo to announce the new on-line Blue Bird Support Center for technical bus support requests.
- 10128588Blue Bird Troubleshooting Guides: Blue Bird announcement of the addition of troubleshooting guides for assisting in the service of the Blue Bird products. These troubleshooting guides are available on the Vantage website.
- 10043227Blue bird: updated bulletin for certain model buses regarding turbocharger experiencing failure due to combination of engine and transmission duty cycle characteristics.
Every Blue Bird Excel 102 model year
Bars are owner complaints, dots mark years with recalls. Select a year to open its report.