Vehicle recall 11V247000 · April 22, 2011

2009-2012 Blue Bird Vision

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…

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 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.
Consequence: 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 http://www.safercar.gov.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 11V247000
Reported to NHTSA: April 22, 2011
Filed by: BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY
Manufacturer campaign: R11TB
Owner notification: May 25, 2011
Vehicles potentially affected: 507
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Recall 11V247000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

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Blue Bird Vision (2009-2012): 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009

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