2009-2015 Blue Bird All American recall: engine
Blue Bird Body Company reported this safety recall on February 27, 2014. It covers about 695 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 695
- reported
- Feb 27, 2014
- owners notified
- Apr 12, 2014
- related complaints
- 1
Engine and engine cooling: engine
- What is wrong
- Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain model year 2009-2015 All American rear engine school buses manufactured from December 8, 2008, through November 15, 2013, and equipped with certain Cummins Westport Model ISL G engines. Condensation in the intake manifold may freeze during cold weather conditions and interfere with the proper operation of the intake manifold pressure sensor.
- Risk
- The improper operation of the sensor could induce elevated exhaust temperatures or flames from the exhaust pipe, increasing the risk of a vehicle fire or burn injury to a person near the exhaust pipe.
- Remedy
- Cummins and Cummins Westport will notify owners, and authorized Cummins service facilities will upload a new ECM calibration, free of charge. The recall began on April 12, 2014. Customers may contact Blue Bird at 1‑478‑822‑2242 or Cummins Inc. at 1‑800‑343‑7357. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R14XB.
Recall number 14V083000
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 1 complaints about engine problems.
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Questions about recall 14V083000
Is there a recall on the 2009-2015 Blue Bird All American engine?
Yes. Recall 14V083000, reported on February 27, 2014, covers about 695 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 14V083000?
Cummins and Cummins Westport will notify owners, and authorized Cummins service facilities will upload a new ECM calibration, free of charge. The recall began on April 12, 2014. Customers may contact Blue Bird at 1‑478‑822‑2242 or Cummins Inc. at 1‑800‑343‑7357. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R14XB.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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