Recall 18V801000
EQUIPMENT
Report Date
20181114
Component
EQUIPMENT
Affected Vehicles
13 models
Defect Description
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2007-2019 Blue Bird All American ambulance buses. The clamps that secure the stacked stretchers may fail from repeated use or from high loads.
Safety Consequence
If the clamps fail with patients in the stretchers, it can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy
Blue Bird will notify owners, and dealers will install redesigned clamps, free of charge. The recall began December 12, 2018. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R18ZQ-NSB.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | BLUE BIRD | ALL AMERICAN |
| 2008 | BLUE BIRD | ALL AMERICAN |
| 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 |
| 2016 | BLUE BIRD | ALL AMERICAN |
| 2017 | BLUE BIRD | ALL AMERICAN |
| 2018 | BLUE BIRD | ALL AMERICAN |
| 2019 | BLUE BIRD | ALL AMERICAN |
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.