2013 Blue Bird All American | 2011 Blue Bird All American | 2010 Blue Bird All American | 2009 Blue Bird All American | 2008 Blue Bird All American | 2012 Blue Bird All American — Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: hoses/lines/piping/fittings
Published June 12, 2014 · Recall initiated: June 11, 2014
Summary
NHTSA records recall 14V314000, published June 12, 2014 and initiated June 11, 2014. Recalling firm: Blue Bird Body Company; 2013 Blue Bird All American | 2011 Blue Bird All American | 2010 Blue Bird All American | 2009 Blue Bird All American | 2008 Blue Bird All American | 2012 Blue Bird All American — Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: hoses/lines/piping/fittings.
What's the hazard
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain model year 2008-2013 All American rear engine non-school buses manufactured May 9, 2007, to November 12, 2012. Due to the design of the thermostat, a heater hose may rupture which could result in hot coolant entering the passenger compartment.
What to do
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.
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Recall details
- Brand
- BLUE BIRD
- Model
- ALL AMERICAN
- Manufacturer
- Blue Bird Body Company
- Lot
- 2013 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN | 2011 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN | 2010 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN | 2009 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN | 2008 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN | 2012 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2013 Blue Bird All American | 2011 Blue Bird All American | 2010 Blue Bird All American | 2009 Blue Bird All American | 2008 Blue Bird All American | 2012 Blue Bird All American — Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: hoses/lines/piping/fittings recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 14V314000 on June 12, 2014. Reported hazard: Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain model year 2008-2013 All American rear engine non-school buses manufactured May 9, 2007, to November 12, 2012. Due to the design of the thermostat, a heater hose may rupture which could result in hot coolant entering the passenger compartment.
What should I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: BLUE BIRD. Model: ALL AMERICAN.