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Blue Bird ALL American Recall 13V543: Suspension:Front

NHTSA campaign 13V543, reported October 31, 2013, 1,747 vehicles potentially affected.

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Official recall notice

Safety recall 13V543Blue Bird Body Company
Component
SUSPENSION:FRONT
Problem
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.
Risk
A broken suspension bolt would require greater steering input to control the bus, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
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.

Affected vehicles

Blue Bird ALL American2014
Blue Bird Conventional2014