2007 Blue Bird C4RE
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 2007 Blue Bird C4RE. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
3 recalls name the 2007 Blue Bird C4RE. Newest first.
North american bus industries (nabi) IS recalling 15 my 2007-2008 blue-bird L4RE and C4RE transit buses equipped with C7 or C9 caterpillar diesel engines. the fuel pump outlet check plug may be cracked which could cause fuel to spray and leak.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
Remedy
Nabi IS working with caterpillar (please see 08e042). Caterpillar will replace the fuel pump plug free of charge. owners may contact caterpillar at 1-800-447-4986, or nabi at 1-888-391-1777.
Nabi IS recalling 239 my 2002-2007 blue bird C4RE and L4RE transit buses equipped with a 'PRX1' module. the PRX1 module IS a device which transmits an electric signal to the instrument cluster, which IS converted into an air system pressure reading on the dash mounted guage. on certain modules, tis reading IS inaccurate causing the displayed pressure to…
Risk and remedy
Risk
If the air brake system develops a leak, the bvehicle operator may not be aware due to the inaccurate dash reading. if a leak occurs, the safety/'emergency brakes could set without adequate warning, applying the brakes partially, which could result in loss of vehicle control, possibly causing a crash.
Remedy
Nabi will provide instructions to vehicle owners/end-users to add a specific wire to the module, correcting the problem. the recall began on august 5, 2008. owners may contact nabi at
On a certain transit buses equipped with a caterpillar C7 or C9 engine, a fuel pump failure will dilute the engine oil with fuel and may cause the turbocharger to fail and cause loss of throttle control with warning.
Risk and remedy
Risk
The warning may be experienced by erratic performance and excessive smoke both of which may result in a situation where a vehicle crash could occur.
Remedy
The one vehicle involved has been corrected.
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10128907New Blue Bird Support Center - Technical Bus Support: Dealer memo to announce the new on-line Blue Bird Support Center for technical bus support requests.
- 10128588Blue Bird Troubleshooting Guides: Blue Bird announcement of the addition of troubleshooting guides for assisting in the service of the Blue Bird products. These troubleshooting guides are available on the Vantage website.
- 10044287Blue bird: procedure update information being provided regarding replacement of heater resistors on all models. No model or model years listed.
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