NHTSA Campaign 13V545000
SUSPENSION:FRONT
Issued by Blue Bird Body Company · Reported Oct 31, 2013 · 87 vehicles affected
What's wrong
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.
Consequence
A broken suspension bolt would require greater steering input to control the bus, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| BLUE BIRD | ALL AMERICAN | 2014 | 87 |
| BLUE BIRD | CONVENTIONAL | 2014 | 87 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 13V545000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.