NHTSA Recall 14V313000
NHTSA Campaign Id 14V313000; Date: Jun. 11, 2014
Hot coolant leaking into the passenger compartment increases the risk of injury to the passengers.
Recalled Vehicles:
2008 Blue Bird All American; 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
Component: Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System
Manufactured by: Blue Bird Body Company
Affected Units:: 1,935
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
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.
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: Jul 15, 2014
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