BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN 2016

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Official Safety Recalls - Important!

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These are official manufacturer recalls ordered by NHTSA for safety defects. If you own this vehicle, contact your dealer immediately for free repairs.

Blue Bird Body Company
NHTSA Campaign: 23V778000 SAFETY RECALL
6.1K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Nov 20, 2023
Safety Issue:

Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2014-2024 All American school buses equipped with 39" High Back seat restraining barriers. The bolts securing the restraining barriers to the floor may separate when fully loaded. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 222, "School Bus Passenger Seating and Crash Protection."

Potential Risk:
An unsecured seat restraining barrier may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing their risk of injury.
FREE Recall Solution:
Dealers will install a longer bolt with rectangular washer and nut, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed January 16, 2024. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R23CU-SB. This recall is an expansion of recall number 23V-777.
Additional Details:

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.nhtsa.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local BLUE BIRD dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: BLUE BIRD
Mfg Campaign: R23CU-SB
Notice Date: Jan 16, 2024
Recall Date: Nov 20, 2023
Blue Bird Body Company
NHTSA Campaign: 20V125000 SAFETY RECALL
2.8K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Mar 3, 2020
Safety Issue:

Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2008-2021 Vision and All American school buses. The seat barrier behind the driver seat with an integrated 3-point seat belt may have been installed incorrectly and may be missing the reinforcing bracket. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 222, "School Bus Passenger Seating and Crash Protection."

Potential Risk:
In the event of a crash, the seat barrier may not adequately protect the occupant seated behind the seat barrier separating them from the driver seat with integrated 3-point seat belt, increasing the risk of injury.
FREE Recall Solution:
Blue Bird will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and properly install the seat barrier including adding reinforcing bracket, as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin April 23, 2020. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R20AM-SB.
Additional Details:

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.

Action Required: Contact your local BLUE BIRD dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: BLUE BIRD
Mfg Campaign: R20AM-SB
Notice Date: Apr 22, 2020
Recall Date: Mar 3, 2020
Blue Bird Body Company
NHTSA Campaign: 19V393000 SAFETY RECALL
70 Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: May 24, 2019
Safety Issue:

Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2016-2020 Vision and 2015-2020 All American non-school buses equipped with ADB22X disc brakes. The driver side rear brakes may drag.

Potential Risk:
A dragging brake may cause damage to the brake components, which may activate the ABS warning light. The warning light may cause the driver to immediately stop the vehicle and transfer occupants. Additionally, the high temperatures at the wheel end can increasing the risk of a fire. Either condition increases the risk of injury.
FREE Recall Solution:
Blue Bird will notify owners, and dealers will install a new caliper with an updated clearance adjustment mechanism, free of charge. Blue Bird issued owners interim notification on July 18, 2019. The recall began August 28, 2019. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R19AA - NSB.
Additional Details:

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.

Action Required: Contact your local BLUE BIRD dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: BLUE BIRD
Mfg Campaign: R19AA - NSB
Notice Date: Aug 28, 2019
Recall Date: May 24, 2019
Blue Bird Body Company
NHTSA Campaign: 19V391000 SAFETY RECALL
4.2K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: May 24, 2019
Safety Issue:

Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Vision and All American school buses equipped with Bendix ADB22X air brakes. The driver side rear brakes may drag.

Potential Risk:
A dragging brake may cause damage to the brake components, which may activate the ABS warning light. The warning light may cause the driver to immediately stop the vehicle and transfer occupants. Additionally, the high temperatures at the wheel end can increase the risk of a fire. Either condition increases the risk of injury.
FREE Recall Solution:
Blue Bird will notify owners, and dealers will install a new caliper with an updated clearance adjustment mechanism, free of charge. Blue Bird issued owners interim notification on July 18, 2019. The recall began August 28, 2019. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R19AA - SB.
Additional Details:

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.

Action Required: Contact your local BLUE BIRD dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: BLUE BIRD
Mfg Campaign: R19AA - SB
Notice Date: Aug 28, 2019
Recall Date: May 24, 2019
Blue Bird Body Company
NHTSA Campaign: 19V082000 SAFETY RECALL
787 Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Feb 11, 2019
Safety Issue:

Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Vision and All American school buses equipped with Ricon S-Series Titanium Wheelchair lifts. The wheelchair lift positioning input cam may fail while the lift is in use, allowing the platform to travel higher than the vehicle's floor height. As such, this vehicle fails to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 403, "Platform Lift Systems."

Potential Risk:
If the wheelchair lift platform raises above the height of the vehicle floor, the wheelchair user could fall inwards toward the vehicle, increasing their risk of injury.
FREE Recall Solution:
Blue Bird will notify owners, and Ricon dealers will replace the wheelchair lift positioning input cam, free of charge. The recall began March 4, 2019. Owners may contact Ricon customer service at 1-800-322-2884. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R19ZP-SB.
Additional Details:

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.

Action Required: Contact your local BLUE BIRD dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: BLUE BIRD
Mfg Campaign: R19ZP-SB
Notice Date: Mar 4, 2019
Recall Date: Feb 11, 2019
Blue Bird Body Company
NHTSA Campaign: 18V801000 SAFETY RECALL
86 Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Nov 14, 2018
Safety Issue:

Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2007-2019 Blue Bird All American ambulance buses. The clamps that secure the stacked stretchers may fail from repeated use or from high loads.

Potential Risk:
If the clamps fail with patients in the stretchers, it can increase the risk of injury.
FREE Recall Solution:
Blue Bird will notify owners, and dealers will install redesigned clamps, free of charge. The recall began December 12, 2018. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R18ZQ-NSB.
Additional Details:

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.

Action Required: Contact your local BLUE BIRD dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: BLUE BIRD
Mfg Campaign: R18ZQ-NSB
Notice Date: Dec 12, 2018
Recall Date: Nov 14, 2018
Blue Bird Body Company
NHTSA Campaign: 17V510000 SAFETY RECALL
309 Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Aug 17, 2017
Safety Issue:

Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain model year 2015-2019 Vision and model year 2016 All American school buses equipped with certain QS11 series convertible school bus seats supplied by CE White/HSM Solutions. The integral D-Ring mounting stud located in the upper area of the seat back frame does not provide an adequate padding surface between the seat occupant and the D-Ring mounting stud.

Potential Risk:
In a rear crash event, the occupant's head may contact the D-Ring mounting stud, resulting in a head injury or even death.
FREE Recall Solution:
Blue Bird will notify owners, and dealers will equip the Integra D-Ring mounting studs with the proper padding, free of charge. The recall began on September 15, 2017. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R17ZB-SB.
Additional Details:

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.

Action Required: Contact your local BLUE BIRD dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: BLUE BIRD
Mfg Campaign: R17ZB-SB
Notice Date: Sep 15, 2017
Recall Date: Aug 17, 2017
Blue Bird Body Company
NHTSA Campaign: 17V202000 SAFETY RECALL
92 Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Mar 23, 2017
Safety Issue:

Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2016 Vision and All American school buses, equipped with certain QS11, QSCR11, QSJ11, and Davenport school bus seats that include three-point lap/shoulder seat belts. These seats may have a loose or missing D-ring mounting nut, allowing the shoulder belt D-ring to detach in a crash.

Potential Risk:
A loose or missing shoulder belt D-ring may prevent the seat belt from adequately restraining the seat occupant in the event of a crash, increasing their risk of injury.
FREE Recall Solution:
Blue Bird will notify owners, and personnel from the school bus seat manufacturer will inspect and repair the affected seats, free of charge. The recall began on April 12, 2017. Owners may contact Blue Bird Campaigns Administration at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R17YZ (SB).
Additional Details:

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.

Action Required: Contact your local BLUE BIRD dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: BLUE BIRD
Mfg Campaign: R17YZ (SB)
Notice Date: Apr 12, 2017
Recall Date: Mar 23, 2017
Blue Bird Body Company
NHTSA Campaign: 16V405000 SAFETY RECALL
32 Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Jun 6, 2016
Safety Issue:

Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 All American transit buses manufactured from November 13, 2014, through May 4, 2016, and 2016-2017 Vision transit buses manufactured from May 30, 2015, through February 2, 2016, equipped with Ricon S-Series (S2005 and S5510) wheelchair lifts. In the affected vehicles the platform side plate on the wheelchair lifts may crack. Additionally, the lifts are equipped with folding link arms that may have pivot holes that are too big, allowing the bearings to move out of position.

Potential Risk:
If the platform side plates crack or the platform mounting fails from out-of-position bearings, the lift platform can separate from the lift and come to rest against the vehicle's lift door. When the vehicle's doors are opened, the platform may fall onto the lift operator, increasing their risk of injury.
FREE Recall Solution:
Blue Bird will notify owners, and Ricon dealers will inspect the link arms for damage or for displaced bearings. The platform will be inspected for cracks. Any damaged parts will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on June 27, 2016. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242 or Ricon Customer Service at 1-800-322-2884. The recall number for Blue Bird is R16YR-NSB.
Additional Details:

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.

Action Required: Contact your local BLUE BIRD dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: BLUE BIRD
Mfg Campaign: R16YR-NSB
Notice Date: Jun 27, 2016
Recall Date: Jun 6, 2016
Blue Bird Body Company
NHTSA Campaign: 16V172000 SAFETY RECALL
67 Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Mar 25, 2016
Safety Issue:

Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain model year 2011-2017 All American school buses manufactured from August 20, 2010, through December 16, 2015. Buses with rear side emergency doors have seats over the wheelhouse area whose rear legs may detach from the floor in a crash, resulting in belted occupants traveling forward. As such, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."

Potential Risk:
If the seat does not allow the occupant to be properly restrained in the event of a crash, they would be at an increased risk of injury.
FREE Recall Solution:
Blue Bird will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear leg assembly, free of charge. The recall began on April 19, 2016. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's recall number for this campaign is R16YM-SB.
Additional Details:

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.

Action Required: Contact your local BLUE BIRD dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: BLUE BIRD
Mfg Campaign: R16YM-SB
Notice Date: Apr 19, 2016
Recall Date: Mar 25, 2016
Blue Bird Body Company
NHTSA Campaign: 16V006000 SAFETY RECALL
112 Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Jan 8, 2016
Safety Issue:

Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 All American school buses manufactured May 18, 2015, to November 9, 2015, and Vision school buses manufactured May 8, 2015, to October 27, 2015, equipped with certain Transpec T6000, T6100, and T7000 series school bus stop arms. The affected stop arms have a reflective decal that may peel loose from the stop arm. As such, these stop arms fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 131, "School Bus Pedestrian Safety Devices."

Potential Risk:
Without a reflective decal, the stop arms would have reduced visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
Blue Bird will notify owners, and dealers will replace the stop arm blade assembly, free of charge. The recall began on January 28, 2016. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242 or the manufacturer of the stop arms at 1-800-951-7867. Blue Birds number for this recall is R16YK-SB.
Additional Details:

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.

Action Required: Contact your local BLUE BIRD dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: BLUE BIRD
Mfg Campaign: R16YK-SB
Notice Date: Jan 28, 2016
Recall Date: Jan 8, 2016
Blue Bird Body Company
NHTSA Campaign: 15V294000 SAFETY RECALL
34 Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: May 19, 2015
Safety Issue:

Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain model year 2009-2016 All American rear engine non school buses manufactured December 7, 2008, to May 11, 2015, and equipped with certain Cummins Westport ISL G engines. Excessive engine crankcase pressures may cause the 90-degree elbow of the vent tube assembly to detach from the crankcase ventilation breather, possibly allowing engine oil to come into contact with hot surfaces.

Potential Risk:
If engine oil comes into contact with a hot surface, there is an increased risk of a fire.
FREE Recall Solution:
Cummins will notify owners on behalf of Blue Bird, and Cummins service centers will administer the repairs which include securing the ends of the 90-degree elbow and reprogramming the electronic control module (ECM) with software that can adjust the engine output under misfire conditions to limit crankcase pressures. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on June 12, 2015. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242 or Cummins Inc. at 1-800-343-7357. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R15YE-NSB.
Additional Details:

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.

Action Required: Contact your local BLUE BIRD dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: BLUE BIRD
Mfg Campaign: R15YE-NSB
Notice Date: Jun 19, 2015
Recall Date: May 19, 2015
Blue Bird Body Company
NHTSA Campaign: 15V293000 SAFETY RECALL
840 Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: May 19, 2015
Safety Issue:

Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain model year 2009-2016 All American rear engine school buses manufactured December 7, 2008, to May 11, 2015, and equipped with certain Cummins Westport ISL G engines. Excessive engine crankcase pressures may cause the 90-degree elbow of the vent tube assembly to detach from the crankcase ventilation breather, possibly allowing engine oil to come into contact with hot surfaces.

Potential Risk:
If engine oil comes into contact with a hot surface, there is an increased risk of a fire.
FREE Recall Solution:
Cummins will notify owners on behalf of Blue Bird, and Cummins service centers will administer the repairs which include securing the ends of the 90-degree elbow and reprogramming the electronic control module (ECM) with software that can adjust the engine output under misfire conditions to limit crankcase pressures. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on June 12, 2015. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242 or Cummins Inc. at 1-800-343-7357. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R15YE-SB.
Additional Details:

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.

Action Required: Contact your local BLUE BIRD dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: BLUE BIRD
Mfg Campaign: R15YE-SB
Notice Date: Jun 12, 2015
Recall Date: May 19, 2015
Blue Bird Body Company
NHTSA Campaign: 15V277000 SAFETY RECALL
36 Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: May 12, 2015
Safety Issue:

Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain model year 2016 Vision and All American rear engine school buses manufactured February 11, 2015, to April 2, 2015. The affected vehicles have seat bottoms whose foam core may not meet the flammability requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 302, "Flammability of Interior Materials."

Potential Risk:
If the seats are built with this seat bottom foam core, the seats may not resist catching fire in the presence of an ignition source, increasing the risk that a fire may start or spread.
FREE Recall Solution:
Blue Bird will notify owners, and dealers will replace the school bus seat bottoms with foam that is compliant to the safety standard, free of charge. The recall began on June 9, 2015. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R15YD-SB.
Additional Details:

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.

Action Required: Contact your local BLUE BIRD dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: BLUE BIRD
Mfg Campaign: R15YD-SB
Notice Date: Jun 9, 2015
Recall Date: May 12, 2015
Blue Bird Body Company
NHTSA Campaign: 15V136000 SAFETY RECALL
1.3K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Mar 10, 2015
Safety Issue:

Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain model year 2013-2016 All American A3FE, A3RE, T3FE, T3RE, and D3RE school buses manufactured June 28, 2012, to September 25, 2014, and 2013-2016 Vision BBCV school buses manufactured June 9, 2012, to September 30, 2014. Incorrect fasteners may have been used to secure the seat gusset reinforcement to the side wall resulting in the seat belts being improperly anchored. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."

Potential Risk:
If the seat belts are improperly anchored, there is an increased risk of occupant injury in the event of a crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
Blue Bird will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the the seat gusset reinforcement mounting fasteners, and will install an additional gusset reinforcement bracket, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on April 2, 2015. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Birds number for this recall is R15YC-SB.
Additional Details:

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.

Action Required: Contact your local BLUE BIRD dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: BLUE BIRD
Mfg Campaign: R15YC - SB
Notice Date: Apr 2, 2015
Recall Date: Mar 10, 2015
Blue Bird Body Company
NHTSA Campaign: 15V124000 SAFETY RECALL
399 Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Mar 3, 2015
Safety Issue:

Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2016 All American school buses manufactured from September 11, 2014, through January 8, 2015. In the affected vehicles, a clamp on the steering shaft may come in contact with the rubber boot at the floor.

Potential Risk:
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.
FREE Recall Solution:
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 March 26, 2015. Owners may contact Blue Bird Customer Service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R14XE. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 14V-309.
Additional Details:

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.

Action Required: Contact your local BLUE BIRD dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: BLUE BIRD
Mfg Campaign: R14XE
Notice Date: Mar 25, 2015
Recall Date: Mar 3, 2015
Blue Bird Body Company
NHTSA Campaign: 15V118000 SAFETY RECALL
40 Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Feb 27, 2015
Safety Issue:

Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2016 All American transit buses manufactured from September 15, 2014, through January 12, 2015. In the affected vehicles, a clamp on the steering shaft may come in contact with the rubber boot at the floor.

Potential Risk:
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.
FREE Recall Solution:
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 March 25, 2015. Owners may contact Blue Bird Customer Service 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R14XE. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 14V-306.
Additional Details:

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.

Action Required: Contact your local BLUE BIRD dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: BLUE BIRD
Mfg Campaign: R14XE
Notice Date: Mar 25, 2015
Recall Date: Feb 27, 2015
Blue Bird Body Company
NHTSA Campaign: 15V059000 SAFETY RECALL
1.9K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Feb 3, 2015
Safety Issue:

Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain model year 2011-2016 All American rear engine school buses manufactured June 5, 2010, to January 13, 2015. In the affected school buses, the exhaust system hangers may fail, possibly causing damage to the Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) and the Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) housings.

Potential Risk:
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.
FREE Recall Solution:
Blue Bird will notify owners, and dealers will install new bolted hanger assemblies and support cables, free of charge. The recall began on March 6, 2015. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R15YB-SB.
Additional Details:

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.

Action Required: Contact your local BLUE BIRD dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: BLUE BIRD
Mfg Campaign: R15YB-SB
Notice Date: Mar 6, 2015
Recall Date: Feb 3, 2015
Blue Bird Body Company
NHTSA Campaign: 15V060000 SAFETY RECALL
474 Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Feb 3, 2015
Safety Issue:

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.

Potential Risk:
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.
FREE Recall Solution:
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.
Additional Details:

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.

Action Required: Contact your local BLUE BIRD dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: BLUE BIRD
Mfg Campaign: R15YB-NSB
Notice Date: Mar 5, 2015
Recall Date: Feb 3, 2015
Blue Bird Body Company
NHTSA Campaign: 14V798000 SAFETY RECALL
304 Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Dec 17, 2014
Safety Issue:

Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Vision and All American school buses manufactured July 8, 2014, to September 22, 2014. These buses, equipped with hydraulic brakes, may have an incorrectly manufactured parking brake pedal assembly which could separate and bend causing the parking brake not to engage properly.

Potential Risk:
If the parking brake does not engage properly, the vehicle may unexpectedly move, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
Blue Bird will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the date code on the parking brake pedal assembly and will replace the assembly if it is within that date range, free of charge. The recall began on January 29, 2015. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R14XR.
Additional Details:

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.

Action Required: Contact your local BLUE BIRD dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: BLUE BIRD
Mfg Campaign: R14XR
Notice Date: Jan 29, 2015
Recall Date: Dec 17, 2014

Consumer Complaints

1 Complaint
Blue Bird Body Company
Campaign: 10971165 Other
Apr 7, 2017
Defect Description:

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Potential Consequences:

SIDE WINDOW OF SCHOOL BUS BROKE INTO SHARDS WHEN HIT BY A QUARTER THROWN BY A STUDENT. NOTIFIED LOCAL BLUEBIRD REP. 11/29/2017.. ALL THE SIDE WINDOWS WERE REPLACED W/ NEW. ADDITIONAL 3 OTHER BUSES CHANGED AS WELL AS THE TEMPER DATE CODE MATCHED ( 2/15)

Corrective Action:

SIDE WINDOW OF SCHOOL BUS BROKE INTO SHARDS WHEN HIT BY A QUARTER THROWN BY A STUDENT. NOTIFIED LOCAL BLUEBIRD REP. 11/29/2017.. ALL THE SIDE WINDOWS WERE REPLACED W/ NEW. ADDITIONAL 3 OTHER BUSES CHANGED AS WELL AS THE TEMPER DATE CODE MATCHED ( 2/15)

Additional Notes:

SIDE WINDOW OF SCHOOL BUS BROKE INTO SHARDS WHEN HIT BY A QUARTER THROWN BY A STUDENT. NOTIFIED LOCAL BLUEBIRD REP. 11/29/2017.. ALL THE SIDE WINDOWS WERE REPLACED W/ NEW. ADDITIONAL 3 OTHER BUSES CHANGED AS WELL AS THE TEMPER DATE CODE MATCHED ( 2/15)

Manufacturer: BLUE BIRD
Mfg Campaign: 10971165
Notice Date: Apr 7, 2017
Recall Date: Apr 7, 2017
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