Safety Recall NHTSA · 11V569000 Reported December 2, 2011

Fuel leak

Q: What is recall 11V569000?

NHTSA recall 11V569000 was issued by Blue Bird Body Company on December 2, 2011. It addresses: Fuel leak. The recall affects approximately 250 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A component.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Blue Bird Body Company · N/A · 250 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

11V569000

Manufacturer Campaign

R11TR

Manufacturer

Blue Bird Body Company

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

250

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

December 2, 2011

Defect 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."

Safety Consequence

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

Corrective Action

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.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Blue Bird Body Company dealer and reference recall ID 11V569000 or campaign R11TR.
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 11V569000

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

What is recall 11V569000?

NHTSA recall 11V569000 was issued by Blue Bird Body Company on December 2, 2011. It addresses: Fuel leak. The recall affects approximately 250 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 11V569000 or the manufacturer campaign number R11TR. 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.