NHTSA Recall 08V077000: Diesel (engine and engine cooling)
BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 607 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Blue Bird All American.
| NHTSA campaign | 08V077000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | R08MZ |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING › ENGINE › DIESEL |
| Report received | February 21, 2008 |
| Owner notification | February 28, 2008 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
Blue bird is recalling 607 my 2004-2007 all american rear engine school buses and my 2006-2007 xcel 102 commercial series transit buses equipped with cummins isc engines. The high pressure fuel line may crack, allowing high pressure diesel fuel into the engine compartment.
Safety risk
This condition creates the potential for a risk of fire in the engine compartment should the atomized diesel fuel vapor contact an ignition source.
Remedy
Owners will be advised to contact their cummins dealers to have the repair work performed as soon as possible. The recall began on february 28, 2008. Owners may contact blue bird at 1-478-822-2242.
Notes
Blue bird recall no. R08mz.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.
Vehicles covered by recall 08V077000
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.