Blue Bird Xcel 102

Model Xcel 102 made by Blue Bird got 1 recall as well as 1 service bulletin. Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling. There was one recall concerning engine and engine cooling .

Model 2006

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - DIESEL
08V077000BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANYfrom 03/26/2006 to 04/15/2007V (Vehicle)60702/28/2008ODIBLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY02/21/200802/21/2008
Defect SummaryBlue bird is recalling 607 my 2004-2007 all american rear engine school buses and my 2006-2007 xcel 102 commercial series transit buses equipped with cummins isc engines. the high pressure fuel line may crack, allowing high pressure diesel fuel into the engine compartment.
Consequence SummaryThis condition creates the potential for a risk of fire in the engine compartment should the atomized diesel fuel vapor contact an ignition source.
Corrective SummaryOwners will be advised to contact their cummins dealers to have the repair work performed as soon as possible. the recall began on february 28, 2008. owners may contact blue bird at 1-478-822-2242.
NotesBlue bird recall no. r08mz.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE
SU-S-060406/21/200610043187Blue bird bus: on certain buses, if airborne contaminants combine with oil, can form abrasive compound which drastically shorten engine life if allowed entry into engine. *pe02/29/2012