2009-2016 Blue Bird All American recall: engine

Blue Bird Body Company reported this safety recall on May 19, 2015. It covers about 840 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 840
reported: May 19, 2015
owners notified: Jun 12, 2015
related complaints: 1

Engine and engine cooling: engine

What is wrong: Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain model year 2009-2016 All American rear engine school buses manufactured December 7, 2008, to May 11, 2015, and equipped with certain Cummins Westport ISL G engines. Excessive engine crankcase pressures may cause the 90-degree elbow of the vent tube assembly to detach from the crankcase ventilation breather, possibly allowing engine oil to come into contact with hot surfaces.
Risk: If engine oil comes into contact with a hot surface, there is an increased risk of a fire.
Remedy: Cummins will notify owners on behalf of Blue Bird, and Cummins service centers will administer the repairs which include securing the ends of the 90-degree elbow and reprogramming the electronic control module (ECM) with software that can adjust the engine output under misfire conditions to limit crankcase pressures. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on June 12, 2015. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1‑478‑822‑2242 or Cummins Inc. at 1‑800‑343‑7357. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R15YE-SB.

Recall number 15V293000

Affected vehicles

Blue Bird All American 2009-2016 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 1 complaints about engine problems.

2013 Blue Bird All American 2014 Blue Bird All American 2015 Blue Bird All American 2016 Blue Bird All American

Questions about recall 15V293000

Is there a recall on the 2009-2016 Blue Bird All American engine?

Yes. Recall 15V293000, reported on May 19, 2015, covers about 840 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 15V293000?

Cummins will notify owners on behalf of Blue Bird, and Cummins service centers will administer the repairs which include securing the ends of the 90-degree elbow and reprogramming the electronic control module (ECM) with software that can adjust the engine output under misfire conditions to limit crankcase pressures. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on June 12, 2015. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1‑478‑822‑2242 or Cummins Inc. at 1‑800‑343‑7357. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R15YE-SB.

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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