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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 14V314000

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS

Published June 12, 2014 · Recall initiated: June 11, 2014

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.

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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