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2008-2010 Blue Bird All American, Blue Bird Excel 102 and others recall: engine and engine cooling

Blue Bird Body Company reported this safety recall on June 28, 2010. It covers about 103 vehicles.

vehicles affected
103
reported
Jun 28, 2010
owners notified
Sep 9, 2010
related complaints
4

Engine and engine cooling

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

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 4 complaints about engine problems.

Questions about recall 10V290000

Is there a recall on the 2008-2010 Blue Bird All American, Blue Bird Excel 102 and others engine and engine cooling?

Yes. Recall 10V290000, reported on June 28, 2010, covers about 103 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 10V290000?

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.

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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