Recall 15V059000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
Defect Description
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain model year 2011-2016 All American rear engine school buses manufactured June 5, 2010, to January 13, 2015. In the affected school buses, the exhaust system hangers may fail, possibly causing damage to the Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) and the Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) housings.
Safety Consequence
If all the exhaust hangers were to fail, the housings may fall onto the roadway, creating a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Blue Bird will notify owners, and dealers will install new bolted hanger assemblies and support cables, free of charge. The recall began on March 6, 2015. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R15YB-SB.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 2016 | BLUE BIRD | ALL AMERICAN |
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.