2009 Blue Bird All American | 2015 Blue Bird All American | 2010 Blue Bird All American | 2011 Blue Bird All American | 2012 Blue Bird All American | 2016 Blue Bird All American | 2013 Blue Bird All American | 2014 Blue Bird All American — Engine and engine cooling: engine
Published May 19, 2015 · Recall initiated: May 19, 2015
Summary
NHTSA records recall 15V293000, published May 19, 2015. Recalling firm: Blue Bird Body Company; 2009 Blue Bird All American | 2015 Blue Bird All American | 2010 Blue Bird All American | 2011 Blue Bird All American | 2012 Blue Bird All American | 2016 Blue Bird All American | 2013 Blue Bird All American | 2014 Blue Bird All American — Engine and engine cooling: engine.
What's the hazard
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain model year 2009-2016 All American rear engine school buses manufactured December 7, 2008, to May 11, 2015, and equipped with certain Cummins Westport ISL G engines. Excessive engine crankcase pressures may cause the 90-degree elbow of the vent tube assembly to detach from the crankcase ventilation breather, possibly allowing engine oil to come into contact with hot surfaces.
What to do
Cummins will notify owners on behalf of Blue Bird, and Cummins service centers will administer the repairs which include securing the ends of the 90-degree elbow and reprogramming the electronic control module (ECM) with software that can adjust the engine output under misfire conditions to limit crankcase pressures. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on June 12, 2015. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242 or Cummins Inc. at 1-800-343-7357. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R15YE-SB.
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Recall details
- Brand
- BLUE BIRD
- Model
- ALL AMERICAN
- Manufacturer
- Blue Bird Body Company
- Lot
- 2009 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN | 2015 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN | 2010 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN | 2011 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN | 2012 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN | 2016 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN | 2013 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN | 2014 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2009 Blue Bird All American | 2015 Blue Bird All American | 2010 Blue Bird All American | 2011 Blue Bird All American | 2012 Blue Bird All American | 2016 Blue Bird All American | 2013 Blue Bird All American | 2014 Blue Bird All American — Engine and engine cooling: engine recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 15V293000 on May 19, 2015. Reported hazard: Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain model year 2009-2016 All American rear engine school buses manufactured December 7, 2008, to May 11, 2015, and equipped with certain Cummins Westport ISL G engines. Excessive engine crankcase pressures may cause the 90-degree elbow of the vent tube assembly to detach from the crankcase ventilation breather, possibly allowing engine oil to come into contact with hot surfaces.
What should I do if I have this product?
Cummins will notify owners on behalf of Blue Bird, and Cummins service centers will administer the repairs which include securing the ends of the 90-degree elbow and reprogramming the electronic control module (ECM) with software that can adjust the engine output under misfire conditions to limit crankcase pressures. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on June 12, 2015. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242 or Cummins Inc. at 1-800-343-7357. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R15YE-SB.
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.