BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN 2010: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 14V313000

Make Model Year
BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN 2010
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

Summary

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.

Consequence

Hot coolant leaking into the passenger compartment increases the risk of injury to the passengers.

Remedy

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.

Notes

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.