2011 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.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2011 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
2011 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
2011 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for SEATS
2011 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for SEATS
2011 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2011 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for STRUCTURE, FRAME AND MEMBERS, UNDERBODY SHIELDS
2011 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY
2011 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for PARKING BRAKE
2011 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2011 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2011 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for SEATS, BARRIERS
2011 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
2011 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
2011 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
2011 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
2011 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2011 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING
2011 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2011 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING
2011 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for SEATS
2011 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for STRUCTURE
2011 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE
2011 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE
2011 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, COOLING SYSTEM
2011 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, COOLING SYSTEM, HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS
2011 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
2011 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
2011 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, EXHAUST SYSTEM
2011 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, EXHAUST SYSTEM
2011 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE
2011 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE
2011 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
2011 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
2011 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for SEATS
2011 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for EQUIPMENT
2011 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for SEATS, BARRIERS
2011 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for SEATS, BARRIERS
2011 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for PARKING BRAKE
2011 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for PARKING BRAKE
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