Blue Bird Body Company | NHTSA Recall #10V289000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 10V289000 by Blue Bird Body Company. Includes 3,686 affected units, FUEL LINE FAILURE, component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 10V289000
Manufacturer: Blue Bird Body Company
Report Received Date: 2010-06-28T00:00:00
Subject: Fuel line failure
Component: Engine And Engine Cooling
Potentially Affected Units: 3,686

Details

MFR Campaign Number: R10RZ
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: 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.
Consequence Summary: A fuel leak, in the presence of an ignition source, can result in a vehicle fire.
Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-yyut-vt5g~nwtt
NHTSA ID: 10V289000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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