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Vehicle recall 08V434000 · August 26, 2008

Blue Bird C4RE, Blue Bird L4RE and 1 more model

The fuel pump outlet check plug may be cracked which could cause fuel to spray and leak.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary
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.
Consequence
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.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign
08V434000
Reported to NHTSA
August 26, 2008
Filed by
NORTH AMERICAN BUS INDUSTRIES, INC.
Manufacturer campaign
2008-3
Owner notification
September 30, 2008
Vehicles potentially affected
15
Initiated by
the manufacturer
Components
Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Diesel
Recall 08V434000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

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