NHTSA Recall 10V290000: Engine and engine cooling
BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 103 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the Blue Bird All American.
| NHTSA campaign | 10V290000 |
|---|---|
| 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, 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.
Safety 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.
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 10V290000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Blue Bird All American | 2008, 2009, 2010 |
| Blue Bird Excel 102 | 2008, 2009, 2010 |
| Blue Bird Vision | 2008, 2009, 2010 |
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.