Safety Recall NHTSA · 07V338000 Reported August 3, 2007

Fuel pump failure/caterpillar

Blue Bird Body Company · Engine And Engine Cooling · 438 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
07V338000
Manufacturer Campaign
R07MF
Component
Engine And Engine Cooling
Vehicles Affected
438
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
August 3, 2007

Defect Summary

Certain blue bird my 2008 all american and vision school buses manufactured between june 6 and july 27, 2007. a fuel pump failure will dilute the engine oil with fuel and cause loss of throttle control and excessive smoke.

Safety Consequence

Either condition could result in a vehicle crash.

Corrective Action

Blue bird is working in conjunction with caterpillar to notify owners to contact their local caterpillar dealer for a free remedy. the recall is expected to begin during august 2007. owners can contact caterpillar at 1-800-447-4986 or blue bird at 478-822-2242.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Blue Bird Body Company dealer and reference recall ID 07V338000 or campaign R07MF.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 07V338000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 07V338000?

NHTSA recall 07V338000 was issued by Blue Bird Body Company on August 3, 2007. It addresses: Fuel pump failure/caterpillar. The recall affects approximately 438 vehicles, with the defect involving the Engine And Engine Cooling component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Blue Bird Body Company dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 07V338000 or the manufacturer campaign number R07MF. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.