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Blue Bird C4RE recalls

There are 3 safety recalls on record for the Blue Bird C4RE, covering 219 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.

Blue Bird C4RE recalls by model year

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Engine and engine cooling: engine: dieselReported August 26, 2008 · 15 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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
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.

Recall number 08V434000 · Recall details

Electrical system: instrument cluster/panelReported June 23, 2008 · 203 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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 be outside the tolerance of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 121, 'air brake systems.'
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

Recall number 08V278000 · Recall details

Engine and engine cooling: engine: dieselReported August 30, 2007 · 1 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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
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.

Recall number 07V393000 · Recall details

Questions about the Blue Bird C4RE recalls

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How many recalls does the Blue Bird C4RE have?

3, covering engine and engine cooling and electrical system.

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