Blue Bird Body Company | NHTSA Recall #08V309000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 08V309000 by Blue Bird Body Company. Includes 1,824 affected units, FUEL PUMP OUTLET CHECK PLUG/CATERPILLAR, component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

A plug on the outlet side of the fuel pump can crack on certain 2008 and 2009 my blue bird all american and vision school buses manufactured from may 23, 2007 through july 4, 2008, equipped with caterpillar c7 engines.

Corrective Action

Blue bird is working in conjunction with caterpillar to notify owners to contact their local caterpillar dealer for a free remedy. the recall is expected to begin during july 2008. owners can contact caterpillar at 1-800-447-4986 or blue bird at 1-478-822-2242.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 08V309000
Manufacturer: Blue Bird Body Company
Report Received Date: 2008-07-10T00:00:00
Subject: Fuel pump outlet check plug/caterpillar
Component: Engine And Engine Cooling
Potentially Affected Units: 1,824

Details

MFR Campaign Number: R08NG
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: A plug on the outlet side of the fuel pump can crack on certain 2008 and 2009 my blue bird all american and vision school buses manufactured from may 23, 2007 through july 4, 2008, equipped with caterpillar c7 engines.
Consequence Summary: A crack in this plug can result in a high pressure fuel spray or leak which, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
Corrective Action: Blue bird is working in conjunction with caterpillar to notify owners to contact their local caterpillar dealer for a free remedy. the recall is expected to begin during july 2008. owners can contact caterpillar at 1-800-447-4986 or 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-maxz~nmjw.4khk
NHTSA ID: 08V309000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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