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Blue Bird ALL American School Bus Recall 21V312: Fuel rail leak can cause fire in diesel school buses

NHTSA campaign 21V312, reported May 4, 2021, 1,053 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

The sealing washer in the high-pressure fuel rail assembly may not seat correctly in the pilot bore holes, which can allow diesel fuel to leak from the rail.

A fuel leak near an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire. Owners of affected buses should contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242 to confirm whether their vehicle is included and to learn about the remedy, which is still being developed. Check your VIN for open recalls as well.

Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle

The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 21V312Blue Bird Body Company
Component
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL
Problem
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2018-2022 All American buses. The sealing washer may not seat correctly in the pilot bore holes, allowing the high pressure fuel rail assembly to leak.
Risk
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy
The remedy for this recall is still under development. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 30, 2021. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R21BH-SB.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Affected vehicles

Blue Bird ALL American20182019
Blue Bird ALL American School Bus202020212022