NHTSA Recall 08V434000: Diesel (engine and engine cooling)
NORTH AMERICAN BUS INDUSTRIES, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 15 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the Blue Bird C4RE.
| NHTSA campaign | 08V434000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 2008-3 |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING › ENGINE › DIESEL |
| Report received | August 26, 2008 |
| Owner notification | September 30, 2008 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
Remedy
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 08V434000
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.