NHTSA campaign 07V398000
BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY recall 07V398000
CERTAIN BLUE BIRD CONVENTIONAL SCHOOL BUSES BUILT WITH AN OPTIONAL FIREWALL HEATER HOSE CONNECTOR ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE OF THE BUS AND MANUFACTURED FROM NOVEMBER 21, 1985, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 14, 1993.
Reported 08/30/2007
What can happen
IN THE EVENT THE HEATER HOSE RUPTURE SOR THE HOSE CONNECTION SEPARATES, HOT ENGINE COOLANT MAY CONTACT THE DRIVER AND MAY CAUSE INJURY.
Repair
BLUE BIRD WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPAIR THESE BUSES BY INSTALLING A METAL PROTECTIVE SHIELD OVER THE HEATER HOSES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 15, 2008. OWNERS CAN CONTACT BLUE BIRD AT 478-822-2242.
Components
- Engine and engine cooling: Cooling system: Hoses/lines/piping/fittings
Affected years and models
A listed year and model does not mean every vehicle in that group is recalled. Use the VIN lookup to confirm a specific vehicle.
1993 Blue Bird CONVENTIONALView records1992 Blue Bird CONVENTIONALView records1991 Blue Bird CONVENTIONALView records1990 Blue Bird CONVENTIONALView records1989 Blue Bird CONVENTIONALView records1988 Blue Bird CONVENTIONALView records1987 Blue Bird CONVENTIONALView records1986 Blue Bird CONVENTIONALView records1985 Blue Bird CONVENTIONALView records