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

makesAndModels

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

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 13V543000
Report Received Date: 2013-10-31T00:00:00
Subject: Front suspension bolts may break
Component: Suspension
Potentially Affected Units: 1,747

Details

MFR Campaign Number: R13WR
Recall Type: Vehicle
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.
Consequence Summary: A broken suspension bolt would require greater steering input to control the bus, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.
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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 80.92

Metadata

SID: row-t88r_79ax~iuus
NHTSA ID: 13V543000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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