Blue Bird Body Company is recalling certain 2012-2015 All American school buses manufactured
— Recall Campaign #14V309000
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2012-2015 All American school buses manufactured August 20, 2011, through May 21, 2014. In the affected vehicles, a clamp on the steering shaft may come in contact with the rubber boot at the floor.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 2,539 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
14V309000
| Manufacturer: | Blue Bird Body Company |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | June 05, 2014 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 14V309000 |
| Units affected: | 2,539 |
- Description:
- Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2012-2015 All American school buses manufactured August 20, 2011, through May 21, 2014. In the affected vehicles, a clamp on the steering shaft may come in contact with the rubber boot at the floor.
- Consequeces:
- If the steering shaft clamp comes into contact with the rubber boot, additional effort would be needed to steer the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Corrective action:
- Blue Bird will notify owners, and dealers will relocate the rubber boot and install a new steering shaft clamp, free of charge. The recall began on July 8, 2014. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R14XE.
- Notes:
- 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.