Recall 11V569000: 2007–2012 Blue Bird ALL American
- Report received
- Dec 2, 2011
- Manufacturer
- Blue bird body company
- Potentially affected
- 250vehicles
- Model years
- 2007–2012
Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.
What NHTSA recorded
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."
Possible consequence
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can result in a fire.
Remedy
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.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 2007 Blue Bird ALL American4 complaints
- 2008 Blue Bird ALL American4 complaints
- 2009 Blue Bird ALL American3 complaints
- 2010 Blue Bird ALL American0 complaints
- 2011 Blue Bird ALL American0 complaints
- 2012 Blue Bird ALL American0 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.