Engine: dieselRecall 07V-393 · 2007 Blue Bird C4re
NORTH AMERICAN BUS INDUSTRIES, INC. recall 07V-393 covers 1 2007 Blue Bird C4re for a engine: diesel problem, reported to NHTSA on August 30, 2007.
Source: NHTSA recall 07V393000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
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.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from July 1, 2007 to July 31, 2007. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.