Safety Recall NHTSA · 10V289000 Reported June 28, 2010

Fuel line failure

Blue Bird Body Company · N/A · 3,686 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
10V289000
Manufacturer Campaign
R10RZ
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
3,686
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
June 28, 2010

Defect Summary

Blue bird is recalling certain model year 2008 through 2010 all american and vision model school buses manufactured from may 23, 2007 through march 9, 2010, 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.

Safety Consequence

A fuel leak, in the presence of an ignition source, can result in a vehicle fire.

Corrective Action

Blue bird is working with caterpiller to notify owners and repairs will be performed by authorized caterpillar dealers free of charge. owners may contact caterpillar toll-free at 1-800-447-4986 or blue bird at 1-478-822-2242.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Blue Bird Body Company dealer and reference recall ID 10V289000 or campaign R10RZ.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 10V289000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 10V289000?

NHTSA recall 10V289000 was issued by Blue Bird Body Company on June 28, 2010. It addresses: Fuel line failure. The recall affects approximately 3,686 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Blue Bird Body Company dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 10V289000 or the manufacturer campaign number R10RZ. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.