2009 BLUE BIRD EXCEL 102 Recall

Campaign:: 10V290000 on 06/27/2010
Component:: Engine and engine cooling
Manufactured:: 05/16/2007 - 11/12/2008
Affected:: 103
Defect:: 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.
Correction:: 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 <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .

2009 BLUE BIRD EXCEL 102 TSBs (3)

Bulletin:: UP-S-0615
Component:: 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:: Blue bird: updated bulletin for certain model buses regarding turbocharger experiencing failure due to combination of engine and transmission duty cycle characteristics. *pe
Bulletin:: SM1601
Component:: 355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:: Blue bird troubleshooting guides: blue bird announcement of the addition of troubleshooting guides for assisting in the service of the blue bird products. these troubleshooting guides are available on the vantage website.
Bulletin:: SM1608
Component:: 355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:: New blue bird support center - technical bus support: dealer memo to announce the new on-line blue bird support center for technical bus support requests.