Recall 10V379000: 2007–2011 Blue Bird ALL American

Report received

Aug 20, 2010

Manufacturer

Blue bird body company

Potentially affected

3,992vehicles

Model years

2007–2011

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

Blue bird is recalling certain model year 2007 through 2010 all american school buses manufactured from may 29, 2006 through august 7, 2010 equipped with cummins isb-02, isb-07, and isb-10 engines. An incorrect combination of flat washer and serrated nut was installed on the bolt that secures the starter cable retaining clamp to its attaching bracket at the front of the engine above the engine cooling fan. The flat washer prevents the serrated nut from locking against the attaching bracket. Over time, the serrated nut may back off allowing the starter cable to fall and contact the fan hub while in operation.

Possible consequence

If the starter cable contacts the fan hub while the fan hub is in operation, the cable covering may abrade which could result in a direct short. A short could potentially result in a vehicle fire.

Remedy

Blue bird will notify owners and repair the buses free of charge. The safety recall began on september 24, 2010. Owners may contact blue bird at 1-478-822-2242.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2007 Blue Bird ALL American4 complaints
• 2008 Blue Bird ALL American4 complaints
• 2009 Blue Bird ALL American3 complaints
• 2010 Blue Bird ALL American0 complaints
• 2011 Blue Bird ALL American0 complaints