NHTSA Recall 13V543000
NHTSA Campaign Id 13V543000; Date: Oct. 31, 2013
A broken suspension bolt would require greater steering input to control the bus, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2014 Blue Bird All American; 2014 Blue Bird Conventional
Component: Suspension:front
Manufactured by: Blue Bird Body Company
Affected Units:: 1,747
Recall Summary:
Blue bird corporation (blue bird) is recalling certain model year 2014 all american and conventional 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.
How to Fix:
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.
Recall Notes:
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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Dec 10, 2013
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