Blue Bird Body Company | NHTSA Recall #07V407000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 07V407000 by Blue Bird Body Company. Includes 1,339 affected units, ENGINE OIL LEAK, component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Certain 2008 blue bird vision school buses manufactured from june 6 through september 4, 2007. the oil fill cap may separate from the oil fill tube allowing engine oil to be emitted from the tube. oil could wet the left front brake shoes/pads resulting in reduced braking capacity.

Corrective Action

Blue bird is advising the owners to remove their buses from service until they have the buses repaired and to contact a caterpillar dealer for an interim repair. the interim repair consists of installing two screws through the oil fill tube to retain the oil fill cap in place. caterpillar will issue a separate recall notification letter to owners on or about september 17, 2007 that will instruct owners to contact a caterpillar dealer to schedule an appointment to have a new oil fill tube installed as a permanent remedy. the recall began on september 7, 2007. owners can contact blue bird at 478-822-2242 or caterpillar at 800-447-4986.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 07V407000

Manufacturer: Blue Bird Body Company

Report Received Date: 2007-09-07T00:00:00

Subject: Engine oil leak

Component: Engine And Engine Cooling

Potentially Affected Units: 1,339

Details

MFR Campaign Number: R07MJ

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Certain 2008 blue bird vision school buses manufactured from june 6 through september 4, 2007. the oil fill cap may separate from the oil fill tube allowing engine oil to be emitted from the tube. oil could wet the left front brake shoes/pads resulting in reduced braking capacity.

Consequence Summary: A vehicle crash could occur.

Corrective Action: Blue bird is advising the owners to remove their buses from service until they have the buses repaired and to contact a caterpillar dealer for an interim repair. the interim repair consists of installing two screws through the oil fill tube to retain the oil fill cap in place. caterpillar will issue a separate recall notification letter to owners on or about september 17, 2007 that will instruct owners to contact a caterpillar dealer to schedule an appointment to have a new oil fill tube installed as a permanent remedy. the recall began on september 7, 2007. owners can contact blue bird at 478-822-2242 or caterpillar at 800-447-4986.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-gppv.2tgi-4gcu

NHTSA ID: 07V407000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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