Defect Description For Recall
Certain Caterpillar C7 Diesel Engines Installed As Original Equipment In 2008 Blue Bird Vision School Buses. The Oil Fill Cap May Separate From The Oil Fill Tube Allowing Engine Oil To Be Emitted From The Tube. Oil Could Wet The Left Front Brake Resulting In Reduced Braking Capacity.
Make Of Vehicle
CATERPILLAR
Model Of Vehicle
C7
Year
9999
Recall Campaign Number
07E071000
Component Description
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Diesel
Effect Of Defect
A Vehicle Crash Can Occur.
Fix Defect
Caterpillar Will Notify Owners And Replace The Oil Fill Tube Assembly Free Of Charge. The Recall Began On December 14, 2007. Owners Can Contact Caterpillar Toll-Free At 800-447-4986.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Caterpillar Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
End Of Manufacture
Type Of Vehicle Recall
E
Number Affected
1339
Date Owners Notified
20071214
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Caterpillar, Inc.
Date Report Received
20070907
Make Campaign Number
PI10630