BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN 2015: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 14V083000

Make Model Year
BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN 2015
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2014-04-12 2014-02-27 2014-03-04

Production Dates: 2008-12-08 - 2013-11-15

Manufacturers Involved: Blue Bird Body Company

Manufacturer Campaign Number: R14XB

Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 695

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Blue Bird Body Company "Blue Bird" is recalling certain model year 2009-2015 All American rear engine school buses manufactured from December 8, 2008, through November 15, 2013, and equipped with certain Cummins Westport Model ISL G engines. Condensation in the intake manifold may freeze during cold weather conditions and interfere with the proper operation of the intake manifold pressure sensor.

Consequence

The improper operation of the sensor could induce elevated exhaust temperatures or flames from the exhaust pipe, increasing the risk of a vehicle fire or burn injury to a person near the exhaust pipe.

Remedy

Cummins and Cummins Westport will notify owners, and authorized Cummins service facilities will upload a new ECM calibration, free of charge. The recall began on April 12, 2014. Customers may contact Blue Bird at 1-478-822-2242 or Cummins Inc. at 1-800-343-7357. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R14XB.

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.