Blue Bird Body Company | NHTSA Recall #08V077000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 08V077000 by Blue Bird Body Company. Includes 607 affected units, ENGINE FAILURE/CUMMINS, component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 08V077000
Manufacturer: Blue Bird Body Company
Report Received Date: 2008-02-21T00:00:00
Subject: Engine failure/cummins
Component: Engine And Engine Cooling
Potentially Affected Units: 607

Details

MFR Campaign Number: R08MZ
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: 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.
Consequence Summary: This condition creates the potential for a risk of fire in the engine compartment should the atomized diesel fuel vapor contact an ignition source.
Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-pdjb_826c_5yfu
NHTSA ID: 08V077000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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