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.
Blue Bird Body Company – Front Suspension Bolts May Break
| Report Received Date | 10/31/2013 |
| NHTSA ID | 13V545000 |
| Consequence Summary | A broken suspension bolt would require greater steering input to control the bus, thereby increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Corrective Action | 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. |
| Recall Code | R13WR |
| Potentially Affected | 87 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=13V545000) |
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