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NHTSARecalled Jun 11, 2014 · #14V314000

Heater Hose may Rupture Resulting in Burns

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

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. Hot coolant leaking into the passenger compartment increases the risk of injury to the passengers.

Product details

Product
Heater Hose may Rupture Resulting in Burns
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Blue Bird Body Company
Model numbers
2013 All
UPCs

What you should do

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.

View the official CPSC notice