BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN 2015: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 15V060000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| BLUE BIRD | ALL AMERICAN | 2015 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2015-03-05 | 2015-02-03 | 2015-02-03 |
Production Dates: 2010-06-05 - 2015-01-13
Manufacturers Involved: Blue Bird Body Company
Manufacturer Campaign Number: R15YB-NSB
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 474
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Blue Bird Body Company "Blue Bird" is recalling certain model year 2011-2016 All American rear engine transit buses manufactured June 5, 2010, to January 13, 2015. In the affected transit buses, the exhaust system hangers may fail, possibly causing damage to the Selective Catalytic Reduction "SCR" and the Diesel Particulate Filter "DPF" housings.
If all the exhaust hangers were to fail, the housings may fall onto the roadway, creating a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.
Blue Bird will notify owners, and dealers will install new bolted hanger assemblies and support cables, free of charge. The recall began on March 5, 2015. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R15YB-NSB.
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.
