Blue Bird Recalls 2014 School Buses Due to Front Suspension Bolt Defect
Blue Bird is recalling 2014 All American and Conventional school buses because front suspension bolts may break, increasing the risk of a crash.
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 (suspension bolts) that increases the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.
Plain-English summary
Blue Bird Body Company is recalling certain model year 2014 All American and Conventional school buses manufactured between July 2, 2013, and October 3, 2013. The recall affects vehicles equipped with front suspension bolts marked with a "ZY" code on the bolt head.
A problem in the bolt manufacturing process may cause these bolts to break. If a suspension bolt breaks, it would require greater steering input to control the bus, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.
Blue Bird will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front suspension bolts. Any bolts with the "ZY" code will be replaced free of charge. The recall began on December 10, 2013. Owners may contact Blue Bird at 1-478-822-2242 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
The recalled product
- Product
- BLUE BIRD CONVENTIONAL, ALL AMERICAN
- Brand
- BLUE BIRD
- Manufacturer
- Blue Bird Body Company
- Category
- Vehicle — School Bus
- Affected units
- 1,747
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 (2)
- CONVENTIONAL
- ALL AMERICAN
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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