Blue Bird Body Company | NHTSA Recall #14V313000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 14V313000 by Blue Bird Body Company. Affecting model year 2008-2013 all american rear engine school buses manufactured april 3, 2007, to december 15, 2012 Includes 1,935 affected units, Heater Hose may Rupture Resulting in Burns, component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModelsmodel year 2008-2013 all american rear engine school buses manufactured april 3, 2007, to december 15, 2012
Defect Summary
Blue bird body company (blue bird) is recalling certain model year 2008-2013 all american rear engine school buses manufactured april 3, 2007, to december 15, 2012. due to the design of the thermostat, a heater hose may rupture which could result in hot coolant entering the passenger compartment.
Corrective Action
Blue bird will notify owners, and dealers will replace the thermostat and change the passenger compartment heater supply hose, free of charge. the recall began on july 15, 2014. owners may contact blue bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. blue bird's number for this recall is r14xf.