NHTSA recall campaign
13V543000
What was wrong
Defect
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.
Risk
A broken suspension bolt would require greater steering input to control the bus, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
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.
To check whether your specific VIN is covered and to find a participating dealer, look this campaign up on NHTSA.gov →