2004-2007 Blue Bird All American and Blue Bird Xcel 102 recall: diesel

Blue Bird Body Company reported this safety recall on February 21, 2008. It covers about 607 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 607
reported: Feb 21, 2008
owners notified: Feb 28, 2008

Engine and engine cooling: engine: diesel

What is wrong: Blue bird is recalling 607 my 2004-2007 all american rear engine school buses and my 2006-2007 xcel 102 commercial series transit buses equipped with cummins isc engines. The high pressure fuel line may crack, allowing high pressure diesel fuel into the engine compartment.
Risk: This condition creates the potential for a risk of fire in the engine compartment should the atomized diesel fuel vapor contact an ignition source.
Remedy: Owners will be advised to contact their cummins dealers to have the repair work performed as soon as possible. The recall began on february 28, 2008. Owners may contact blue bird at 1‑478‑822‑2242.

Recall number 08V077000

Affected vehicles

Blue Bird All American 2004-2007 2004 2005 2006 2007
Blue Bird Xcel 102 2006-2007 2006 2007

Questions about recall 08V077000

Is there a recall on the 2004-2007 Blue Bird All American and Blue Bird Xcel 102 diesel?

Yes. Recall 08V077000, reported on February 21, 2008, covers about 607 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 08V077000?

Owners will be advised to contact their cummins dealers to have the repair work performed as soon as possible. The recall began on february 28, 2008. Owners may contact blue bird at 1‑478‑822‑2242.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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