NHTSA Recall 07V398000: Hoses/lines/piping/fittings (engine and engine cooling)
BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1,847 vehicles. It affects 1985–1993 Blue Bird Conventional.
| NHTSA campaign | 07V398000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | R07MG |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING › COOLING SYSTEM › HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS |
| Report received | August 30, 2007 |
| Owner notification | January 15, 2008 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Certain blue bird conventional school buses built with an optional firewall heater hose connector on the driver's side of the bus and manufactured from november 21, 1985, through september 14, 1993.
Safety risk
In the event the heater hose rupture sor the hose connection separates, hot engine coolant may contact the driver and may cause injury.
Remedy
Blue bird will notify owners and repair these buses by installing a metal protective shield over the heater hoses free of charge. The recall began on january 15, 2008. Owners can contact blue bird at 478-822-2242.
Notes
Blue bird recall no. R07mg.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 07V398000
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.