Recall 08V-434: 2007–2008 Blue Bird C4RE, 2007–2008 Blue Bird L4RE and 1 more
NORTH AMERICAN BUS INDUSTRIES, INC. recall for engine and engine cooling, reported to NHTSA on Aug 26, 2008, covering about 15 vehicles.
The problem
North american bus industries (Nabi) is recalling 15 my 2007-2008 blue-bird l4re and c4re transit buses equipped with c7 or c9 caterpillar diesel engines. The fuel pump outlet check plug may be cracked which could cause fuel to spray and leak.
The risk
Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
The fix
Nabi is working with caterpillar (Please see 08e042). Caterpillar will replace the fuel pump plug free of charge. Owners may contact caterpillar at 1-800-447-4986, or nabi at 1-888-391-1777.
Notes
Nabi recall no. 2008-3.customers may also 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 | NORTH AMERICAN BUS INDUSTRIES, INC. |
|---|---|
| Component | Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine › Diesel |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 08V434000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Blue Bird C4RE | 2007, 2008 | All years |
| Blue Bird L4RE | 2007, 2008 | All years |
| Nabi 40LFW | 2007 | All years |
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 08V-434?
North american bus industries (Nabi) is recalling 15 my 2007-2008 blue-bird l4re and c4re transit buses equipped with c7 or c9 caterpillar diesel engines. The fuel pump outlet check plug may be cracked which could cause fuel to spray and leak.
How is recall 08V-434 fixed?
Nabi is working with caterpillar (Please see 08e042). Caterpillar will replace the fuel pump plug free of charge. Owners may contact caterpillar at 1-800-447-4986, or nabi at 1-888-391-1777.
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.