EquipmentRecall 18V-801 · 2007–2019 Blue Bird ALL American
Blue Bird Body Company recall 18V-801 covers 86 2007–2019 Blue Bird ALL American for a equipment problem, reported to NHTSA on November 14, 2018. The manufacturer's latest report (2020 Q1) shows 71% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 18V801000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The risk
If the clamps fail with patients in the stretchers, it can increase the risk of injury.
The fix
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.
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
71%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.