Blue Bird Body Company – Heater Hose may Rupture Resulting in Burns

Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain model year 2008-2013 All American rear engine school buses manufactured April 3, 2007, to December 15, 2012. Due to the design of the thermostat, a heater hose may rupture which could result in hot coolant entering the passenger compartment.


Report Received Date 06/11/2014
NHTSA ID 14V313000
Consequence Summary Hot coolant leaking into the passenger compartment increases the risk of injury to the passengers.
Corrective Action Blue Bird will notify owners, and dealers will replace the thermostat and change the passenger compartment heater supply hose, free of charge. The recall began on July 15, 2014. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R14XF.
Recall Code R14XF
Potentially Affected 1935
Fire Risk When Parked No
Do Not Drive No
Recall Link Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=14V313000)

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