Recall 14V215000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Defect Description
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain model year 2009-2015 All American rear engine non-school buses manufactured from June 23, 2010, through May 24, 2012, and equipped with certain Cummins Westport Model ISL G compressed natural gas engines. Condensation in the intake manifold may freeze during cold weather conditions and interfere with the proper operation of the intake manifold pressure sensor.
Safety Consequence
The improper operation of the sensor could induce elevated exhaust temperatures or flames from the exhaust pipe, increasing the risk of a vehicle fire or burn injury to a person near the exhaust pipe.
Remedy
Cummins and Cummins Westport has notified owners, and authorized Cummins service facilities will upload a new ECM calibration, free of charge. The recall began on April 12, 2014. Customers may contact Blue Bird at 1-478-822-2242 or Cummins Inc. at 1-800-343-7357. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R14XB.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | BLUE BIRD | ALL AMERICAN |
| 2010 | BLUE BIRD | ALL AMERICAN |
| 2011 | BLUE BIRD | ALL AMERICAN |
| 2012 | BLUE BIRD | ALL AMERICAN |
| 2013 | BLUE BIRD | ALL AMERICAN |
| 2014 | BLUE BIRD | ALL AMERICAN |
| 2015 | BLUE BIRD | ALL AMERICAN |
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.