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2008-2009 Blue Bird Vision recall: fan

Blue Bird Body Company reported this safety recall on March 9, 2009. It covers about 3,419 vehicles.

vehicles affected
3,419
reported
Mar 9, 2009
owners notified
Apr 7, 2009
related complaints
1

Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: fan

What is wrong
Blue bird is recalling 3,419 my 2008 and 2009 vision conventional school buses manufactured from january 18, 2007 through october 29, 2008, equipped with caterpillar c7 and c7 07 engines. Incorrect bolts and/or spacers may have been installed to attach the fan blade to the fan clutch.
Risk
As a result, the fan blade may separate from the clutch and potentially cause property damage or personal injury to persons in or near the front of the bus. The vehicle should not be serviced with the hood open and the engine running until the bolts/spacers have been inspected and, if needed, replaced.
Remedy
Blue bird will notify owners and dealers will repair the buses free of charge. The safety recall began on april 7, 2009. Owners may contact blue bird at 1‑478‑822‑2242.

Recall number 09V075000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 1 complaints about engine problems.

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Questions about recall 09V075000

Is there a recall on the 2008-2009 Blue Bird Vision fan?

Yes. Recall 09V075000, reported on March 9, 2009, covers about 3,419 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 09V075000?

Blue bird will notify owners and dealers will repair the buses free of charge. The safety recall began on april 7, 2009. Owners may contact blue bird at 1‑478‑822‑2242.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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