NHTSA Campaign 18V801000
EQUIPMENT
Issued by Blue Bird Body Company · Reported Nov 14, 2018 · 86 vehicles affected
What's wrong
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.
Consequence
If the clamps fail with patients in the stretchers, it can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy
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.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| BLUE BIRD | ALL AMERICAN | 2007 | 86 |
| BLUE BIRD | ALL AMERICAN | 2008 | 86 |
| BLUE BIRD | ALL AMERICAN | 2009 | 86 |
| BLUE BIRD | ALL AMERICAN | 2010 | 86 |
| BLUE BIRD | ALL AMERICAN | 2011 | 86 |
| BLUE BIRD | ALL AMERICAN | 2012 | 86 |
| BLUE BIRD | ALL AMERICAN | 2013 | 86 |
| BLUE BIRD | ALL AMERICAN | 2014 | 86 |
| BLUE BIRD | ALL AMERICAN | 2015 | 86 |
| BLUE BIRD | ALL AMERICAN | 2016 | 86 |
| BLUE BIRD | ALL AMERICAN | 2017 | 86 |
| BLUE BIRD | ALL AMERICAN | 2018 | 86 |
| BLUE BIRD | ALL AMERICAN | 2019 | 86 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 18V801000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.