BLUE BIRD CONVENTIONAL 2014: SUSPENSION:FRONT
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 13V545000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| BLUE BIRD | CONVENTIONAL | 2014 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2013-12-10 | 2013-10-31 | 2013-11-12 |
Production Dates: 2013-07-13 - 2013-10-18
Manufacturers Involved: Blue Bird Body Company
Manufacturer Campaign Number: R13WR
Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 87
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Blue Bird Corporation "Blue Bird" is recalling certain model year 2014 All American and Conventional Vision non-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.
