Recall 07V-407: 2008 Blue Bird Vision
BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY recall for engine and engine cooling, reported to NHTSA on Sep 7, 2007, covering about 1,339 vehicles.
The problem
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.
The risk
A vehicle crash could occur.
The fix
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.
Notes
Blue bird recall no. R07mj.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.
Recall details
| Manufacturer | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY |
|---|---|
| Component | Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 07V407000 |
Vehicles in this recall
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 07V-407?
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.
How is recall 07V-407 fixed?
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.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.