Vehicle recall 10V290000 · June 28, 2010
Blue Bird All American, Excel 102 and 1 more model
The #5 and #6 fuel lines may crack at the fastening point to the common fuel rail and cause a fuel leak.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- 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 http://www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 10V290000
- Reported to NHTSA
- June 28, 2010
- Filed by
- BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY
- Manufacturer campaign
- R10RZ
- Owner notification
- September 9, 2010
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 103
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
- Components
- Engine and engine cooling
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Blue Bird All American (2008-2010): 2010, 2009, 2008
- Blue Bird Excel 102 (2008-2010): 2010, 2009, 2008
- Blue Bird Vision (2008-2010): 2010, 2009, 2008
Has your Blue Bird been repaired?
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NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Blue Bird dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.