Blue Bird Recalls 2007-2010 All American Buses Due to Fire Risk
Blue Bird is recalling 466 non-school buses from 2007-2010 because a faulty bolt assembly may allow a starter cable to contact the engine fan, potentially causing a vehicle fire.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (loose bolt assembly) that poses a risk of vehicle fire, which aligns with the rubric criteria for a Severe (4) rating involving significant injury or property-damage reports.
Plain-English summary
Blue Bird Body Company is recalling 466 model year 2007 through 2010 All American non-school buses manufactured between July 16, 2006, and August 3, 2010. These vehicles are equipped with Cummins ISB-02, ISB-07, and ISB-10 engines.
The recall addresses an incorrect combination of a flat washer and serrated nut installed on the bolt securing the starter cable retaining clamp. This error prevents the nut from locking properly, allowing it to back off over time. If the starter cable falls and contacts the engine cooling fan hub while the vehicle is in operation, the cable covering may abrade, resulting in a direct short that could potentially cause a vehicle fire.
Owners should contact Blue Bird at 1-478-822-2242 to schedule a free repair. The safety recall began on September 24, 2010. Owners may also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 or visit safercar.gov for more information.
The recalled product
- Product
- BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN
- Brand
- BLUE BIRD
- Manufacturer
- BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY
- Category
- Vehicle — Non-School Bus
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 466
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Model numbers (1)
- ALL AMERICAN
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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