NHTSA Recall 11V247000: Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (fuel system)
BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 507 vehicles. It affects 2009–2012 Blue Bird Vision.
| NHTSA campaign | 11V247000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | R11TB |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE › DELIVERY › HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS |
| Report received | April 22, 2011 |
| Owner notification | May 25, 2011 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Blue bird is recalling certain model year 2009 through 2012 vision school buses manufactured from october 7, 2008, through january 19, 2011, equipped with an optional fuel filter located on the driver's control module. Due to routing and clamping variations, the fuel line on units equipped with an optional relocated fuel filter may contact the body mounted transmission cover and chafe against the cover.
Safety risk
This condition could potentially result in a fuel leak and possibly result in a fire.
Remedy
Blue bird will notify owners and dealers will inspect for contact/rubbing with the transmission cover. Fuel lines found to be contacting or rubbing will be repositioned. Any damaged fuel filter hoses found will be replaced free of charge. The safety recall began on may 25, 2011. Owners may contact blue bird at 1-478-822-2242.
Notes
Blue bird's recall campaign number is r11tb.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 11V247000
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.