NHTSA recall campaign
18V801000
ManufacturerBlue Bird Body CompanyReported2018-11-14Affected86 vehicles
What was wrong
Defect
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2007-2019 Blue Bird All American ambulance buses. The clamps that secure the stacked stretchers may fail from repeated use or from high loads.
Risk
If the clamps fail with patients in the stretchers, it can increase the risk of injury.
Manufacturer remedy
Blue Bird will notify owners, and dealers will install redesigned clamps, free of charge. The recall began December 12, 2018. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R18ZQ-NSB.
To check whether your specific VIN is covered and to find a participating dealer, look this campaign up on NHTSA.gov →