Blue Bird Body Company | NHTSA Recall #18V801000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 18V801000 by Blue Bird Body Company. Affecting 2007-2019 blue bird all american ambulance buses Includes 86 affected units, Stretchers may Fall due to Clamp Failure, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

2007-2019 blue bird all american ambulance buses

Defect Summary

Blue bird body company (blue bird) is recalling certain 2007-2019 blue bird all american ambulance buses. the clamps that secure the stacked stretchers may fail from repeated use or from high loads.

Corrective Action

Blue bird will notify owners, and dealers will install redesigned clamps, free of charge. the recall began december 12, 2018. owners may contact blue bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. blue bird's number for this recall is r18zq-nsb.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 18V801000
Report Received Date: 2018-11-14T00:00:00
Subject: Stretchers may fall due to clamp failure
Component: Equipment
Potentially Affected Units: 86

Details

MFR Campaign Number: R18ZQ-NSB
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Blue bird body company (blue bird) is recalling certain 2007-2019 blue bird all american ambulance buses. the clamps that secure the stacked stretchers may fail from repeated use or from high loads.
Consequence Summary: If the clamps fail with patients in the stretchers, it can increase the risk of injury.
Corrective Action: Blue bird will notify owners, and dealers will install redesigned clamps, free of charge. the recall began december 12, 2018. owners may contact blue bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. blue bird's number for this recall is r18zq-nsb.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 70.93

Metadata

SID: row-r2un.8wf3~er4v
NHTSA ID: 18V801000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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