Blue Bird Diesel Recall 07V393000 (1 Vehicles)

The problem

On a certain transit buses equipped with a caterpillar c7 or c9 engine, a fuel pump failure will dilute the engine oil with fuel and may cause the turbocharger to fail and cause loss of throttle control with warning.

The risk

The warning may be experienced by erratic performance and excessive smoke both of which may result in a situation where a vehicle crash could occur.

The fix

THE ONE VEHICLE INVOLVED HAS BEEN CORRECTED.

Contacts

Nabi recall no. 2007-04. 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.

What to do

Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
Call a dealer. Any authorized Blue Bird dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 07V393000.
Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicle	Complaints	Recalls	Grade
2007 Blue Bird C4RE	0	3	F

Vehicle

Complaints

Recalls

Grade

2007 Blue Bird C4RE

Questions

Is the 07V393000 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. NORTH AMERICAN BUS INDUSTRIES, INC.'s dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 07V393000?

Not every vehicle of a listed model year is included. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call a dealer with your VIN.

When was recall 07V393000 announced?

NORTH AMERICAN BUS INDUSTRIES, INC. reported it to NHTSA on August 30, 2007. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

Engine and engine cooling: diesel Blue Bird recall