Blue Bird Body Company | NHTSA Recall #13V543000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 13V543000 by Blue Bird Body Company. Affecting model year 2014 all american and conventional school buses manufactured july 2, 2013, through october 3, 2013 and equipped with front suspension bolts marked with a "zy" code on the bolt head Includes 1,747 affected units, Front Suspension Bolts may Break, component: SUSPENSION, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModelsmodel year 2014 all american and conventional school buses manufactured july 2, 2013, through october 3, 2013 and equipped with front suspension bolts marked with a "zy" code on the bolt head
Defect Summary
Blue bird corporation (blue bird) is recalling certain model year 2014 all american and conventional school buses manufactured july 2, 2013, through october 3, 2013 and equipped with front suspension bolts marked with a "zy" code on the bolt head. due to a problem in the bolt manufacturing process, the bolts that hold the front suspension may break.
Corrective Action
Blue bird will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front suspension bolts. any bolts with a "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. blue bird's number for this recall is r13wr.