NHTSA Recall 07V338000: Diesel (engine and engine cooling)
BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 438 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Blue Bird All American.
| NHTSA campaign | 07V338000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | R07MF |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING › ENGINE › DIESEL |
| Report received | August 3, 2007 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
Either condition could result in a vehicle crash.
Remedy
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.
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 07V338000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.