Blue Bird Excel 102 2010
Model Excel 102 made in 2010 by Blue Bird got 1 recall as well as 3 service bulletins. Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling and power train. There was one recall concerning fuel system, gasoline .
Model 2010
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||||||||||||||||
| 10V290000 | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | from 05/17/2007 to 11/13/2008 | V (Vehicle) | 103 | 09/09/2010 | ODI | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | 06/28/2010 | 06/28/2010 | |||||||
| Defect 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 Summary | A fuel leak, in the presence of an ignition source, can result in a vehicle fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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 . | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| UP-S-0615 | 12/13/2007 | 10043227 | Blue bird: updated bulletin for certain model buses regarding turbocharger experiencing failure due to combination of engine and transmission duty cycle characteristics. *pe | 03/05/2012 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||||
| UP-S-0615 | 12/13/2007 | 10043227 | Blue bird: updated bulletin for certain model buses regarding turbocharger experiencing failure due to combination of engine and transmission duty cycle characteristics. *pe | 03/05/2012 | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | |||||
| SU-1209 | 06/05/2012 | 10044287 | Blue bird: procedure update information being provided regarding replacement of heater resistors on all models. no model or model years listed. *pe | 06/05/2012 | |