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Blue Bird ALL American Recall 14V314: Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Hoses/Lines/Piping/Fittings

NHTSA campaign 14V314, reported June 11, 2014, 587 vehicles potentially affected.

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Official recall notice

Safety recall 14V314Blue Bird Body Company
Component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS
Problem
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.
Risk
Hot coolant leaking into the passenger compartment increases the risk of injury to the passengers.
Remedy
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.
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 American200820092010201120122013