Key Takeaway

FUEL PUMP FAILURE/CATERPILLAR by BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY was recalled on August 3, 2007. What to do: BLUE BIRD IS WORKING IN CONJUNCTION WITH CATERPILLAR TO NOTIFY OWNERS TO CONTACT THEIR LOCAL CATERPILLAR DEALER FOR A FREE REMEDY. THE RECALL IS EXPE...

NHTSA Ongoing

FUEL PUMP FAILURE/CATERPILLAR

Recalled: August 3, 2007 ~438 units affected 07V338

Description

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.

Injuries / Consequence

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.

Products Affected

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Company Information

BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY

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What remedy is available for this recall?

The listed remedy for this recall is: 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 CONT...

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