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Recall

Blue Bird Conventional — 13V543000

NHTSA ID
13V543000
Make
Blue Bird
Model
Conventional
Years Affected
2014
Recall Date
2013-10-31
Component
SUSPENSION:FRONT
Units Affected
1,747
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
R13WR

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

A broken suspension bolt would require greater steering input to control the bus, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

Affected Vehicles

Blue Bird Conventional
Model Years: 2014

2014 Blue Bird Conventional