Engine oil leak
Defect Summary
Certain 2008 blue bird vision school buses manufactured from june 6 through september 4, 2007. the oil fill cap may separate from the oil fill tube allowing engine oil to be emitted from the tube. oil could wet the left front brake shoes/pads resulting in reduced braking capacity.
Safety Consequence
A vehicle crash could occur.
Corrective Action
Blue bird is advising the owners to remove their buses from service until they have the buses repaired and to contact a caterpillar dealer for an interim repair. the interim repair consists of installing two screws through the oil fill tube to retain the oil fill cap in place. caterpillar will issue a separate recall notification letter to owners on or about september 17, 2007 that will instruct owners to contact a caterpillar dealer to schedule an appointment to have a new oil fill tube installed as a permanent remedy. the recall began on september 7, 2007. owners can contact blue bird at 478-822-2242 or caterpillar at 800-447-4986.
Similar Recalls
Other recalls from Blue Bird Body Company or involving Engine And Engine Cooling.
FAQ: Recall 07V407000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 07V407000?
NHTSA recall 07V407000 was issued by Blue Bird Body Company on September 7, 2007. It addresses: Engine oil leak. The recall affects approximately 1,339 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 07V407000 or the manufacturer campaign number R07MJ. 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.