2008 BLUE BIRD VISION RECALL - #07V407000
RECALL FOR ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING : ENGINE
CERTAIN 2008 BLUE BIRD VISION SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 6 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 4, 2007. THE OIL FILL CAP MAY SEPARATE FROM THE OIL FILL TUBE ALLOWING ENGINE OIL TO BE EMITTED FROM THE TUBE. OIL COULD WET THE LEFT FRONT BRAKE SHOES/PADS RESULTING IN REDUCED BRAKING CAPACITY.
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| Vehicle |
2008 BLUE BIRD VISION |
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| Manufacturer |
BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY |
| Manufactured between |
6/6/2007 - 9/4/2007 |
| Recalled on |
9/7/2007 |
| Influenced by |
BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY |
| Owners Notified on |
9/7/2007 |
| # Affected |
1,339 |
| Recalled for |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE |
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| Description |
CERTAIN 2008 BLUE BIRD VISION SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 6 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 4, 2007. THE OIL FILL CAP MAY SEPARATE FROM THE OIL FILL TUBE ALLOWING ENGINE OIL TO BE EMITTED FROM THE TUBE. OIL COULD WET THE LEFT FRONT BRAKE SHOES/PADS RESULTING IN REDUCED BRAKING CAPACITY. |
| Consequences |
A VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR. |
| Corrective action |
BLUE BIRD IS ADVISING THE OWNERS TO REMOVE THEIR BUSES FROM SERVICE UNTIL THEY HAVE THE BUSES REPAIRED AND TO CONTACT A CATERPILLAR DEALER FOR AN INTERIM REPAIR. THE INTERIM REPAIR CONSISTS OF INSTALLING TWO SCREWS THROUGH THE OIL FILL TUBE TO RETAIN THE OIL FILL CAP IN PLACE. CATERPILLAR WILL ISSUE A SEPARATE RECALL NOTIFICATION LETTER TO OWNERS ON OR ABOUT SEPTEMBER 17, 2007 THAT WILL INSTRUCT OWNERS TO CONTACT A CATERPILLAR DEALER TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT TO HAVE A NEW OIL FILL TUBE INSTALLED AS A PERMANENT REMEDY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 7, 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT BLUE BIRD AT 478-822-2242 OR CATERPILLAR AT 800-447-4986. |
| Notes |
BLUE BIRD RECALL NO. R07MJ.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. |
| See also |
2008 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for STEERING, COLUMN
2008 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for VISIBILITY, WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER, SWITCH/WIRING
2008 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
2008 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for PARKING BRAKE
2008 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE, DIESEL
2008 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY, ROOF AND PILLARS
2008 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY, ROOF AND PILLARS
2008 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE, DIESEL
2008 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
2008 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
2008 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, 12V/24V/48V BATTERY, CABLES
2008 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, COOLING SYSTEM, FAN
2008 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for SEATS
2008 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for STEERING, HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
2008 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for SEATS
2008 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for OTHER, SCHOOL BUS STOP ARM ASSEMBLY
2008 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2008 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2008 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2008 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2008 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
2008 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
2008 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for SEATS, BARRIERS
2008 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for STRUCTURE
2008 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
2008 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
2008 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
2008 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
2008 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, 12V/24V/48V BATTERY, CABLES
2008 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, STARTER ASSEMBLY
2008 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING
2008 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for SEATS, BARRIERS
2008 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for SEATS, BARRIERS
2008 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for PARKING BRAKE
2008 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for PARKING BRAKE
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