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2009 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN RECALL - #10V379000

RECALL FOR ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

BLUE BIRD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007 THROUGH 2010 ALL AMERICAN SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 29, 2006 THROUGH AUGUST 7, 2010 EQUIPPED WITH CUMMINS ISB-02, ISB-07, AND ISB-10 ENGINES. AN INCORRECT COMBINATION OF FLAT WASHER AND SERRATED NUT WAS INSTALLED ON THE BOLT THAT SECURES THE STARTER CABLE RETAINING CLAMP TO ITS ATTACHING BRACKET AT THE FRONT OF THE ENGINE ABOVE THE ENGINE COOLING FAN. THE FLAT WASHER PREVENTS THE SERRATED NUT FROM LOCKING AGAINST THE ATTACHING BRACKET. OVER TIME, THE SERRATED NUT MAY BACK OFF ALLOWING THE STARTER CABLE TO FALL AND CONTACT THE FAN HUB WHILE IN OPERATION.

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Vehicle 2009 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Manufacturer BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY Manufactured between 5/29/2006 - 8/7/2010 Recalled on 8/20/2010 Influenced by BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY Owners Notified on 9/24/2010 # Affected 3,992 Recalled for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING   Description BLUE BIRD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007 THROUGH 2010 ALL AMERICAN SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 29, 2006 THROUGH AUGUST 7, 2010 EQUIPPED WITH CUMMINS ISB-02, ISB-07, AND ISB-10 ENGINES. AN INCORRECT COMBINATION OF FLAT WASHER AND SERRATED NUT WAS INSTALLED ON THE BOLT THAT SECURES THE STARTER CABLE RETAINING CLAMP TO ITS ATTACHING BRACKET AT THE FRONT OF THE ENGINE ABOVE THE ENGINE COOLING FAN. THE FLAT WASHER PREVENTS THE SERRATED NUT FROM LOCKING AGAINST THE ATTACHING BRACKET. OVER TIME, THE SERRATED NUT MAY BACK OFF ALLOWING THE STARTER CABLE TO FALL AND CONTACT THE FAN HUB WHILE IN OPERATION. Consequences IF THE STARTER CABLE CONTACTS THE FAN HUB WHILE THE FAN HUB IS IN OPERATION, THE CABLE COVERING MAY ABRADE WHICH COULD RESULT IN A DIRECT SHORT. A SHORT COULD POTENTIALLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE. Corrective action BLUE BIRD WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPAIR THE BUSES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 24, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BLUE BIRD AT 1-478-822-2242. Notes BLUE BIRD'S RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER IS R10SL.OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV . See also 2009 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY, ROOF AND PILLARS 2009 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY, ROOF AND PILLARS 2009 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE, DIESEL 2009 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, IGNITION 2009 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for STEERING 2009 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, SUPPLY, HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS 2009 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for SEATS 2009 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for OTHER, SCHOOL BUS STOP ARM ASSEMBLY 2009 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY 2009 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY 2009 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 2009 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 2009 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 2009 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for PARKING BRAKE 2009 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for SEATS, BARRIERS 2009 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL 2009 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY 2009 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 2009 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING 2009 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 2009 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING 2009 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for STRUCTURE 2009 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE 2009 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE 2009 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, COOLING SYSTEM 2009 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, COOLING SYSTEM, HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS 2009 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY 2009 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY 2009 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE 2009 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE 2009 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY 2009 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY 2009 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for EQUIPMENT 2009 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for SEATS, BARRIERS 2009 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for SEATS, BARRIERS 2009 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for PARKING BRAKE 2009 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for PARKING BRAKE