2008–2009 Blue Bird Vision recall: engine
⚠️ What's wrong
Blue bird is recalling 3,419 my 2008 and 2009 Vision conventional school buses manufactured from january 18, 2007 through october 29, 2008, equipped with caterpillar C7 and C7 07 engines. Incorrect bolts and/or spacers may have been installed to attach the fan blade to the fan clutch.
💥 The risk
As a result, the fan blade may separate from the clutch and potentially cause property damage or personal injury to persons in or near the front of the bus. The vehicle should not be serviced with the hood open and the engine running until the bolts/spacers have been inspected and, if needed, replaced.
🔧 The fix
Blue bird will notify owners and dealers will repair the buses free of charge. The safety recall began on april 7, 2009. Owners may contact blue bird at 1-478-822-2242.
- NHTSA campaign
- 09V075000
- Manufacturer recall #
- R09PD
- Manufacturer
- BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY
- Vehicles affected
- 3,419
- Component
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Apr 7, 2009
- Built
- Jan 18, 2007 – Oct 29, 2008
- Recall started by
- ODI
- Notes
- Blue bird's recall number R09PD.owners 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 .