Engine and engine cooling: cooling systemRecall 14V-313 · 2008–2013 Blue Bird ALL American
Blue Bird Body Company recall 14V-313 covers 1,935 2008–2013 Blue Bird ALL American for a engine and engine cooling: cooling system problem, reported to NHTSA on June 11, 2014. The manufacturer's latest report (2015 Q4) shows 89% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 14V313000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain model year 2008-2013 All American rear engine school buses manufactured April 3, 2007, to December 15, 2012. Due to the design of the thermostat, a heater hose may rupture which could result in hot coolant entering the passenger compartment.
The risk
Hot coolant leaking into the passenger compartment increases the risk of injury to the passengers.
The fix
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.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
89%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 1 vehicles were listed as unreachable.