The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·13V543000·Announced 2013-10-31

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

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. 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
Hazard
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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