Blue Bird Corporation (Blue Bird) is recalling certain model year 2014 All American and Conventional 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 | 13V543000 |
| 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 | 1747 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=13V543000) |
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