2007 Blue Bird Xcel 102 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Xcel 102 years
- Not enough data 1st of 2 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2007 Blue Bird Xcel 102. That is the most of any Xcel 102 model year in the database (2 years). The most reported problem area is equipment (1 complaints, 100%). There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 1owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2007 Blue Bird Xcel 102 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equipment | 1 | 100% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2007 Blue Bird Xcel 102 recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Engine and engine cooling:engine:diesel
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.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Wichita falls independent school district, wichita falls, texas school bus, contracted out to durham transportation. School bus number 42002, route 70. 2007 bluebird school bus. We (teacher aides) were loading a child in a wheelchair on bus, when the wheelchair lift began to fold up while the…
Other Blue Bird Xcel 102 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 1 | 1 |
| 2006 Xcel 102 | 0 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2007 Blue Bird Xcel 102?
Owners most often report equipment problems. The top one, equipment, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2007 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 2007 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 2007 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.