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2008 Blue Bird Excel 102 problems

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Recalls
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Service bulletins
3

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Engine and engine coolingReported June 28, 2010 · 103 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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
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.

Recall number 10V290000 · Recall details

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Technical service bulletins for the 2008 Blue Bird Excel 102 3

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1 recall, covering engine and engine cooling.

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