Recall
Blue Bird All American — 18V801000
NHTSA ID
18V801000
Make
Blue Bird
Model
All American
Years Affected
2012
Recall Date
2018-11-14
Component
EQUIPMENT
Units Affected
86
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
R18ZQ-NSB
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
If the clamps fail with patients in the stretchers, it can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy
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.