Safety Recall NHTSA · 08V309000 Reported July 10, 2008

Fuel pump outlet check plug/caterpillar

Blue Bird Body Company · Engine And Engine Cooling · 1,824 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
08V309000
Manufacturer Campaign
R08NG
Manufacturer
Blue Bird Body Company
Component
Engine And Engine Cooling
Vehicles Affected
1,824
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
July 10, 2008

Defect Summary

A plug on the outlet side of the fuel pump can crack on certain 2008 and 2009 my blue bird all american and vision school buses manufactured from may 23, 2007 through july 4, 2008, equipped with caterpillar c7 engines.

Safety Consequence

A crack in this plug can result in a high pressure fuel spray or leak which, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.

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 july 2008. owners can contact caterpillar at 1-800-447-4986 or 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 08V309000 or campaign R08NG.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 08V309000

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

What is recall 08V309000?

NHTSA recall 08V309000 was issued by Blue Bird Body Company on July 10, 2008. It addresses: Fuel pump outlet check plug/caterpillar. The recall affects approximately 1,824 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 08V309000 or the manufacturer campaign number R08NG. 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.