2009 Blue Bird All American | 2013 Blue Bird All American | 2019 Blue Bird All American | 2011 Blue Bird All American | 2008 Blue Bird All American | 2016 Blue Bird All American | 2014 Blue Bird All American | 2012 Blue Bird All American | 2018 Blue Bird All American | 2017 Blue Bird All American | 2015 Blue Bird All American | 2007 Blue Bird All American — Equipment
Published November 16, 2018 · Recall initiated: November 14, 2018
Summary
NHTSA records recall 18V801000, published November 16, 2018 and initiated November 14, 2018. Recalling firm: Blue Bird Body Company; 2009 Blue Bird All American | 2013 Blue Bird All American | 2019 Blue Bird All American | 2011 Blue Bird All American | 2008 Blue Bird All American | 2016 Blue Bird All American | 2014 Blue Bird All American | 2012 Blue Bird All American | 2018 Blue Bird All American | 2017 Blue Bird All American | 2015 Blue Bird All American | 2007 Blue Bird All American — Equipment.
What's the hazard
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2007-2019 Blue Bird All American ambulance buses. The clamps that secure the stacked stretchers may fail from repeated use or from high loads.
What to do
Blue Bird will notify owners, and dealers will install redesigned clamps, free of charge. The recall began December 12, 2018. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R18ZQ-NSB.
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Recall details
- Brand
- BLUE BIRD
- Model
- ALL AMERICAN
- Manufacturer
- Blue Bird Body Company
- Lot
- 2009 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN | 2013 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN | 2019 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN | 2011 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN | 2008 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN | 2016 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN | 2014 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN | 2012 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN | 2018 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN | 2017 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN | 2015 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN | 2007 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2009 Blue Bird All American | 2013 Blue Bird All American | 2019 Blue Bird All American | 2011 Blue Bird All American | 2008 Blue Bird All American | 2016 Blue Bird All American | 2014 Blue Bird All American | 2012 Blue Bird All American | 2018 Blue Bird All American | 2017 Blue Bird All American | 2015 Blue Bird All American | 2007 Blue Bird All American — Equipment recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 18V801000 on November 16, 2018. Reported hazard: Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2007-2019 Blue Bird All American ambulance buses. The clamps that secure the stacked stretchers may fail from repeated use or from high loads.
What should I do if I have this product?
Blue Bird will notify owners, and dealers will install redesigned clamps, free of charge. The recall began December 12, 2018. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R18ZQ-NSB.
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.