Defect Description For Recall
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2011-2016 All American Rear Engine School Buses Manufactured June 5, 2010, To January 13, 2015. In The Affected School Buses, The Exhaust System Hangers May Fail, Possibly Causing Damage To The SeleCTIve Catalytic ReduCTIon (Scr) And The Diesel Particulate Filter (Dpf) Housings.
Make Of Vehicle
BLUE BIRD
Model Of Vehicle
ALL AMERICAN
Year
2015
Recall Campaign Number
15V059000
Component Description
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System
Effect Of Defect
If All The Exhaust Hangers Were To Fail, The Housings May Fall Onto The Roadway, Creating A Road Hazard And Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
Blue Bird Will Notify Owners, And Dealers Will Install New Bolted Hanger Assemblies And Support Cables, Free Of Charge. The Recall Began On March 6, 2015. Owners May Contact Blue Bird Customer Service At 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird’S Number For This Recall Is R15Yb-Sb.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Blue Bird Body Company
Start Of Manufacture
20100605
End Of Manufacture
20150113
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
1936
Date Owners Notified
20150306
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Blue Bird Body Company
Date Report Received
20150203
Make Campaign Number
R15YB-SB