NHTSA recall campaign
13V545000
What was wrong
Defect
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.
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 →