The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·18V801000·Announced 2018-11-14

Blue Bird Recalls All American Ambulance Buses Due to Stretcher Clamp Failure

Blue Bird is recalling 2007-2019 All American ambulance buses because stretcher clamps may fail, increasing injury risk.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Blue Bird Body Company is recalling certain 2007-2019 Blue Bird All American ambulance buses. The recall addresses a defect where the clamps that secure the stacked stretchers may fail from repeated use or from high loads.

If the clamps fail while patients are in the stretchers, it can increase the risk of injury. The recall began on December 12, 2018.

Blue Bird will notify owners, and dealers will install redesigned clamps free of charge. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN
Brand
BLUE BIRD
Manufacturer
Blue Bird Body Company
Category
Vehicle — Ambulance Bus
Hazard
Affected units
86

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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