NHTSA recall 14V314000
Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system › Hoses/lines/piping/fittings
Blue Bird All American
Reported Jun 11, 2014587 vehicles affectedBlue Bird Body CompanyMaker’s number R14XFBuilt May 9, 2007 – Nov 12, 2012
The defect
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain model year 2008-2013 All American rear engine non-school buses manufactured May 9, 2007, to November 12, 2012. Due to the design of the thermostat, a heater hose may rupture which could result in hot coolant entering the passenger compartment.
The risk
Hot coolant leaking into the passenger compartment increases the risk of injury to the passengers.
The remedy
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.