NHTSA Campaign 14V313000

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM

Issued by Blue Bird Body Company · Reported Jun 11, 2014 · 1,935 vehicles affected

What's wrong

Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain model year 2008-2013 All American rear engine school buses manufactured April 3, 2007, to December 15, 2012. Due to the design of the thermostat, a heater hose may rupture which could result in hot coolant entering the passenger compartment.

Consequence

Hot coolant leaking into the passenger compartment increases the risk of injury to the passengers.

Remedy

Blue Bird will notify owners, and dealers will replace the thermostat and change the passenger compartment heater supply hose, free of charge. The recall began on July 15, 2014. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R14XF.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN 2008 1,935
BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN 2009 1,935
BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN 2010 1,935
BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN 2011 1,935
BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN 2012 1,935
BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN 2013 1,935

Source: NHTSA Campaign 14V313000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.