CarRecallWatch- Component
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
- Problem
- Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain model year 2011-2016 All American rear engine transit buses manufactured June 5, 2010, to January 13, 2015. In the affected transit 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 5, 2015. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R15YB-NSB.
- 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
Certain rear-engine transit buses built between June 2010 and January 2015 may have exhaust system hangers that can fail. If the hangers fail, the exhaust housings holding the Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) and Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) components 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 manufacturer, Blue Bird, will notify owners. Dealers will install new bolted hanger assemblies and support cables at no cost to the owner. The recall began on March 5, 2015.
If you own an affected bus, contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242 and reference recall number R15YB-NSB. You can also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
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