2006 Blue Bird Xcel 102 Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Feb 21, 2008 · 0 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Xcel 102 years
Not enough data 2nd of 2 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

NHTSA has received no owner complaints about the 2006 Blue Bird Xcel 102 so far. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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2006 Blue Bird Xcel 102 recalls (1)

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Engine and engine cooling:engine:dieselFeb 21, 2008 · NHTSA campaign 08V077000 · 607 vehicles

Problem: Blue 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.

Risk: This condition creates the potential for a risk of fire in the engine compartment should the atomized diesel fuel vapor contact an ignition source.

Fix: Owners 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.

To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.

Other Blue Bird Xcel 102 years

2007 Xcel 102 →

YearComplaintsRecalls
2007 Xcel 10211
200601

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2006 Blue Bird Xcel 102?

NHTSA has no owner complaints on file yet.

Was there a recall on the 2006 Blue Bird Xcel 102?

Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 2006 Blue Bird Xcel 102 a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Xcel 102 model years, the 2006 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.