NHTSA Recall 11V569000: Fuel system, diesel
BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 250 vehicles. It affects 2007–2012 Blue Bird All American.
| NHTSA campaign | 11V569000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | R11TR |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL |
| Report received | December 2, 2011 |
| Owner notification | March 9, 2012 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Blue bird is recalling certain model year 2007 through 2012 all american rear engine school buses manufactured from april 12, 2006, through june 27, 2011, and equipped with a 60 gallon fuel tank. The tank return line can develop a leak that exceeds the amount of fuel spillage allowed. Accordingly, these buses fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 301, "fuel system integrity."
Safety risk
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can result in a fire.
Remedy
Blue bird will notify owners, and dealers will repair the buses free of charge. The safety recall began on march 9, 2012. Owners may contact blue bird at 1-478-822-2242.
Notes
Blue bird's recall campaign number is r11tr.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 11V569000
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.