NHTSA Recall 08V309000
NHTSA Campaign Id 08V309000; Date: Jul. 10, 2008
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.
Recalled Vehicles:
2008 Blue Bird All American; 2009 Blue Bird All American; 2008 Blue Bird Vision; 2009 Blue Bird Vision
Component: Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:diesel
Manufactured by: Blue Bird Body Company
Affected Units:: 1,824
Recall 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.
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 July 2008. Owners can contact caterpillar at 1-800-447-4986 or blue bird at 1-478-822-2242.
Recall Notes:
Blue bird's recall no. R08ng. 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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