Safety Recall NHTSA · 08V077000 Reported February 21, 2008

Engine failure/cummins

Blue Bird Body Company · Engine And Engine Cooling · 607 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
08V077000
Manufacturer Campaign
R08MZ
Manufacturer
Blue Bird Body Company
Component
Engine And Engine Cooling
Vehicles Affected
607
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
February 21, 2008

Defect Summary

Blue bird is recalling 607 my 2004-2007 all american rear engine school buses and my 2006-2007 xcel 102 commercial series transit buses equipped with cummins isc engines. the high pressure fuel line may crack, allowing high pressure diesel fuel into the engine compartment.

Safety Consequence

This condition creates the potential for a risk of fire in the engine compartment should the atomized diesel fuel vapor contact an ignition source.

Corrective Action

Owners will be advised to contact their cummins dealers to have the repair work performed as soon as possible. the recall began on february 28, 2008. owners may contact blue bird at 1-478-822-2242.

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 08V077000 or campaign R08MZ.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 08V077000

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

What is recall 08V077000?

NHTSA recall 08V077000 was issued by Blue Bird Body Company on February 21, 2008. It addresses: Engine failure/cummins. The recall affects approximately 607 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 08V077000 or the manufacturer campaign number R08MZ. 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.