Vehicle recall 08V309000 · July 10, 2008
Blue Bird All American and Vision
A plug on the outlet side of the fuel pump can crack on certain 2008 and 2009 my blue bird all american and vision school buses manufactured from may 23, 2007 through July 4,…
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- A plug on the outlet side of the fuel pump can crack on certain 2008 and 2009 my blue bird all american and vision school buses manufactured from may 23, 2007 through July 4, 2008, equipped with caterpillar C7 engines.
- Consequence
- A crack in this plug can result in a high pressure fuel spray or leak which, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
- 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 July 2008. Owners can contact caterpillar at 1-800-447-4986 or blue bird at 1-478-822-2242.
- Notes
- Blue bird's recall no. R08NG.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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 08V309000
- Reported to NHTSA
- July 10, 2008
- Filed by
- BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY
- Manufacturer campaign
- R08NG
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 1,824
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Diesel
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Blue Bird All American (2008-2009): 2009, 2008
- Blue Bird Vision (2008-2009): 2009, 2008
Has your Blue Bird been repaired?
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