NHTSA Recall 10V289000: Engine and engine cooling
BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 3,686 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Blue Bird All American.
| NHTSA campaign | 10V289000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | R10RZ |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING |
| Report received | June 28, 2010 |
| Owner notification | September 9, 2010 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
A fuel leak, in the presence of an ignition source, can result in a vehicle fire.
Remedy
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.
Notes
Blue bird's recall campaign number is r10rz.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Vehicles covered by recall 10V289000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.