Recall 12V277000: 2013 Blue Bird ALL American

Report received

Jun 18, 2012

Manufacturer

Blue bird body company

Potentially affected

13vehicles

Model years

2013

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 2013 all american rear engine school buses and one aftermarket brake treadle valve. The affected buses were manufactured from december 9, 2011, through march 9, 2012. The brake valve plunger may fracture during brake application, resulting in reduced brake pedal angle and travel. This condition may limit the driver’s ability to deliver full pressure from the foot brake valve. There is also a potential that the brake plunger could become lodged and not allow release of the service brakes.

Possible consequence

Either condition could reduce braking ability and/or lead to loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

All of the affected buses and the one aftermarket treadle valve were sold through a-z bus sales, a blue bird bus dealer. Blue bird has reported that all the buses have been repaired. Therefore, an owner notification notice will not be issued for this campaign. 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.

• 2013 Blue Bird ALL American1 complaints