2011-2016 Blue Bird All American recall: exhaust system

Blue Bird Body Company reported this safety recall on February 3, 2015. It covers about 474 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 474
reported: Feb 3, 2015
owners notified: Mar 5, 2015

Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system

What is wrong: Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain model year 2011-2016 All American rear engine transit buses manufactured June 5, 2010, to January 13, 2015. In the affected transit buses, the exhaust system hangers may fail, possibly causing damage to the Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) and the Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) housings.
Risk: If all the exhaust hangers were to fail, the housings may fall onto the roadway, creating a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Blue Bird will notify owners, and dealers will install new bolted hanger assemblies and support cables, free of charge. The recall began on March 5, 2015. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1‑478‑822‑2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R15YB-NSB.

Recall number 15V060000

Affected vehicles

Blue Bird All American 2011-2016 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016

Questions about recall 15V060000

Is there a recall on the 2011-2016 Blue Bird All American exhaust system?

Yes. Recall 15V060000, reported on February 3, 2015, covers about 474 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 15V060000?

Blue Bird will notify owners, and dealers will install new bolted hanger assemblies and support cables, free of charge. The recall began on March 5, 2015. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1‑478‑822‑2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R15YB-NSB.

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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