2014 Blue Bird Conventional Recalls

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V543000
Manufacturer: BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY
Manufacturer Campaign Number: R13WR
Manufactured Begin Date: July 2nd, 2013
Manufactured End Date: October 3rd, 2013
Date of Owner Notification: December 10th, 2013

Defect Summary:
Blue Bird Corporation (Blue Bird) is recalling certain model year 2014 All American and Conventional school buses manufactured July 2, 2013, through October 3, 2013 and equipped with front suspension bolts marked with a "ZY" code on the bolt head. Due to a problem in the bolt manufacturing process, the bolts that hold the front suspension may break.

Consequence Summary:
A broken suspension bolt would require greater steering input to control the bus, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Summary:
Blue Bird will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front suspension bolts. Any bolts with a "ZY" code will be replaced free of charge. The recall began on December 10, 2013. Owners may contact Blue Bird at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R13WR.

Recall Notes:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V545000
Manufacturer: BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY
Manufacturer Campaign Number: R13WR
Manufactured Begin Date: July 13th, 2013
Manufactured End Date: October 18th, 2013
Date of Owner Notification: December 10th, 2013

Defect Summary:
Blue Bird Corporation (Blue Bird) is recalling certain model year 2014 All American and Conventional Vision non-school buses manufactured July 2, 2013, through October 3, 2013 and equipped with front suspension bolts marked with a "ZY" code on the bolt head. Due to a problem in the bolt manufacturing process, the bolts that hold the front suspension may break.

Consequence Summary:
A broken suspension bolt would require greater steering input to control the bus, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Summary:
Blue Bird will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front suspension bolts. Any bolts with a "ZY" code will be replaced free of charge. The recall began on December 10, 2013. Owners may contact Blue Bird at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R13WR.

Recall Notes:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.