BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN 2014: SUSPENSION:FRONT
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 13V543000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| BLUE BIRD | ALL AMERICAN | 2014 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2013-12-10 | 2013-10-31 | 2013-11-12 |
Production Dates: 2013-07-02 - 2013-10-03
Manufacturers Involved: Blue Bird Body Company
Manufacturer Campaign Number: R13WR
Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1747
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Blue Bird Corporation "Blue Bird" is recalling certain model year 2014 All American and Conventional school buses manufactured July 2, 2013, through October 3, 2013 and equipped with front suspension bolts marked with a "ZY" code on the bolt head. Due to a problem in the bolt manufacturing process, the bolts that hold the front suspension may break.
A broken suspension bolt would require greater steering input to control the bus, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.
Blue Bird will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front suspension bolts. Any bolts with a "ZY" code will be replaced free of charge. The recall began on December 10, 2013. Owners may contact Blue Bird at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R13WR.
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.
