Blue Bird Body Company | NHTSA Recall #14V314000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 14V314000 by Blue Bird Body Company. Affecting model year 2008-2013 all american rear engine non-school buses manufactured may 9, 2007, to november 12, 2012 Includes 587 affected units, Heater Hose may Rupture Resulting in Burns, component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2008-2013 all american rear engine non-school buses manufactured may 9, 2007, to november 12, 2012

Defect Summary

Blue bird body company (blue bird) is recalling certain model year 2008-2013 all american rear engine non-school buses manufactured may 9, 2007, to november 12, 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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 14V314000
Report Received Date: 2014-06-11T00:00:00
Subject: Heater hose may rupture resulting in burns
Component: Engine And Engine Cooling
Potentially Affected Units: 587

Details

MFR Campaign Number: R14XF
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Blue bird body company (blue bird) is recalling certain model year 2008-2013 all american rear engine non-school buses manufactured may 9, 2007, to november 12, 2012. due to the design of the thermostat, a heater hose may rupture which could result in hot coolant entering the passenger compartment.
Consequence Summary: Hot coolant leaking into the passenger compartment increases the risk of injury to the passengers.
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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 80.68

Metadata

SID: row-rne3-3wxc_gs9c
NHTSA ID: 14V314000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
Created Meta: N/A
Updated At: 1742808662
Updated Meta: N/A
Meta: { }
Recall Link: