BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN 2015: STEERING

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 14V309000

Make Model Year
BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN 2015
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2014-07-08 2014-06-05 2014-06-10

Production Dates: 2011-08-20 - 2014-05-21

Manufacturers Involved: Blue Bird Body Company

Manufacturer Campaign Number: R14XE

Component: STEERING

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 2539

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Blue Bird Body Company "Blue Bird" is recalling certain 2012-2015 All American school buses manufactured August 20, 2011, through May 21, 2014. In the affected vehicles, a clamp on the steering shaft may come in contact with the rubber boot at the floor.

Consequence

If the steering shaft clamp comes into contact with the rubber boot, additional effort would be needed to steer the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Blue Bird will notify owners, and dealers will relocate the rubber boot and install a new steering shaft clamp, free of charge. The recall began on July 8, 2014. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R14XE.

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.