Recall 13V545000

SUSPENSION:FRONT

Report Date
20131031
Component
SUSPENSION:FRONT
Affected Vehicles
2 models

Defect Description

Blue Bird Corporation (Blue Bird) is recalling certain model year 2014 All American and Conventional Vision non-school buses manufactured July 2, 2013, through October 3, 2013 and equipped with front suspension bolts marked with a "ZY" code on the bolt head. Due to a problem in the bolt manufacturing process, the bolts that hold the front suspension may break.

Safety Consequence

A broken suspension bolt would require greater steering input to control the bus, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Blue Bird will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front suspension bolts. Any bolts with a "ZY" code will be replaced free of charge. The recall began on December 10, 2013. Owners may contact Blue Bird at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R13WR.

Affected Vehicles

Year Make Model
2014 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN
2014 BLUE BIRD CONVENTIONAL

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.