2008-2013 Blue Bird All American recall: hoses/lines/piping/fittings
Blue Bird Body Company reported this safety recall on June 11, 2014. It covers about 587 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 587
- reported
- Jun 11, 2014
- owners notified
- Jul 15, 2014
- related complaints
- 3
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: hoses/lines/piping/fittings
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- Hot coolant leaking into the passenger compartment increases the risk of injury to the passengers.
- 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.
Recall number 14V314000
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 3 complaints about engine problems.
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Questions about recall 14V314000
Is there a recall on the 2008-2013 Blue Bird All American hoses/lines/piping/fittings?
Yes. Recall 14V314000, reported on June 11, 2014, covers about 587 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 14V314000?
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.
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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