Vehicle recall 11V569000 · December 2, 2011

2007-2012 Blue Bird All American

The tank return line can develop a leak that exceeds the amount of fuel spillage allowed.

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

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 11V569000
Reported to NHTSA: December 2, 2011
Filed by: BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY
Manufacturer campaign: R11TR
Owner notification: March 9, 2012
Vehicles potentially affected: 250
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Fuel system, diesel

Recall 11V569000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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 (2007-2012): 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007

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