NHTSA Recall 14V083000
NHTSA Campaign Id 14V083000; Date: Feb. 27, 2014
The improper operation of the sensor could induce elevated exhaust temperatures or flames from the exhaust pipe, increasing the risk of a vehicle fire or burn injury to a person near the exhaust pipe.
Recalled Vehicles:
2009 Blue Bird All American; 2010 Blue Bird All American; 2011 Blue Bird All American; 2012 Blue Bird All American; 2013 Blue Bird All American; 2014 Blue Bird All American; 2015 Blue Bird All American
Component: Engine And Engine Cooling:engine
Manufactured by: Blue Bird Body Company
Affected Units:: 695
Recall Summary:
Blue bird body company (blue bird) is recalling certain model year 2009-2015 all american rear engine school buses manufactured from December 8, 2008, through November 15, 2013, and equipped with certain cummins westport model isl g engines. Condensation in the intake manifold may freeze during cold weather conditions and interfere with the proper operation of the intake manifold pressure sensor.
How to Fix:
Cummins and cummins westport will notify owners, and authorized cummins service facilities will upload a new ecm calibration, free of charge. The recall began on April 12, 2014. Customers may contact blue bird at 1-478-822-2242 or cummins inc. At 1-800-343-7357. Blue bird's number for this recall is r14xb.
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: Apr 12, 2014
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