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- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
- Problem
- Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain model year 2011-2016 All American rear engine school buses manufactured June 5, 2010, to January 13, 2015. In the affected school buses, the exhaust system hangers may fail, possibly causing damage to the Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) and the Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) housings.
- Risk
- If all the exhaust hangers were to fail, the housings may fall onto the roadway, creating a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Blue Bird will notify owners, and dealers will install new bolted hanger assemblies and support cables, free of charge. The recall began on March 6, 2015. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R15YB-SB.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
The exhaust system hangers on certain school buses may fail. If the hangers fail, the exhaust housings for the Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) and Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) could be damaged. If all the hangers were to fail, these housings may fall onto the roadway, creating a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.
The repair is free. Dealers will install new bolted hanger assemblies and support cables at no charge. Blue Bird will notify owners directly. You can also contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242 and reference recall number R15YB-SB.
You should also check your vehicle's VIN for open recalls to confirm whether this or any other recall applies to your bus.
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Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Blue Bird ALL American | 201120122013201420152016 |
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