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