NHTSA recall campaign
07V398000
Engine And Engine Cooling › Cooling System › Hoses/Lines/Piping/Fittings
9Affected configurations shown1,847Potential units affected—Latest completion context
What can happen
Safety consequence
IN THE EVENT THE HEATER HOSE RUPTURE SOR THE HOSE CONNECTION SEPARATES, HOT ENGINE COOLANT MAY CONTACT THE DRIVER AND MAY CAUSE INJURY.
What fixes it
Official remedy
BLUE BIRD WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPAIR THESE BUSES BY INSTALLING A METAL PROTECTIVE SHIELD OVER THE HEATER HOSES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 15, 2008. OWNERS CAN CONTACT BLUE BIRD AT 478-822-2242.
Recall lifecycle
Repair completion history
Campaign-level completion reporting. This does not determine whether a particular VIN has been repaired.
Latest reported completion: available in the live DOT record.
Affected vehicles
Vehicle configurations connected to 07V398000
1993 BLUE BIRD CONVENTIONALOpen vehicle record →1992 BLUE BIRD CONVENTIONALOpen vehicle record →1991 BLUE BIRD CONVENTIONALOpen vehicle record →1990 BLUE BIRD CONVENTIONALOpen vehicle record →1989 BLUE BIRD CONVENTIONALOpen vehicle record →1988 BLUE BIRD CONVENTIONALOpen vehicle record →1987 BLUE BIRD CONVENTIONALOpen vehicle record →1986 BLUE BIRD CONVENTIONALOpen vehicle record →1985 BLUE BIRD CONVENTIONALOpen vehicle record →
Owner action
Campaign pages describe the public recall record. To determine whether your specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall, use your VIN and verify the current status through NHTSA.