BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN 2009: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 14V313000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| BLUE BIRD | ALL AMERICAN | 2009 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2014-07-15 | 2014-06-11 | 2014-06-12 |
Production Dates: 2007-04-03 - 2012-12-15
Manufacturers Involved: Blue Bird Body Company
Manufacturer Campaign Number: R14XF
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1935
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Blue Bird Body Company "Blue Bird" is recalling certain model year 2008-2013 All American rear engine school buses manufactured April 3, 2007, to December 15, 2012. Due to the design of the thermostat, a heater hose may rupture which could result in hot coolant entering the passenger compartment.
Hot coolant leaking into the passenger compartment increases the risk of injury to the passengers.
Blue Bird will notify owners, and dealers will replace the thermostat and change the passenger compartment heater supply hose, free of charge. The recall began on July 15, 2014. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R14XF.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.safercar.gov.
