NHTSA Recall 07V338000
NHTSA Campaign Id 07V338000; Date: Aug. 3, 2007
Either condition could result in a vehicle crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2008 Blue Bird All American; 2008 Blue Bird Vision
Component: Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:diesel
Manufactured by: Blue Bird Body Company
Affected Units:: 438
Recall Summary:
Certain blue bird my 2008 all american and vision school buses manufactured between June 6 and July 27, 2007. A fuel pump failure will dilute the engine oil with fuel and cause loss of throttle control and excessive smoke.
How to Fix:
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 August 2007. Owners can contact caterpillar at 1-800-447-4986 or blue bird at 478-822-2242.
Recall Notes:
Blue bird recall no. R07mf. Customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
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