CarRecallWatch- Component
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
- Problem
- Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain model year 2009-2016 All American rear engine non school buses manufactured December 7, 2008, to May 11, 2015, and equipped with certain Cummins Westport ISL G engines. Excessive engine crankcase pressures may cause the 90-degree elbow of the vent tube assembly to detach from the crankcase ventilation breather, possibly allowing engine oil to come into contact with hot surfaces.
- Risk
- If engine oil comes into contact with a hot surface, there is an increased risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Cummins will notify owners on behalf of Blue Bird, and Cummins service centers will administer the repairs which include securing the ends of the 90-degree elbow and reprogramming the electronic control module (ECM) with software that can adjust the engine output under misfire conditions to limit crankcase pressures. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on June 12, 2015. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242 or Cummins Inc. at 1-800-343-7357. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R15YE-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 buses with Cummins Westport ISL G engines may have excessive crankcase pressure. This can cause the 90-degree elbow of the vent tube assembly to detach from the crankcase ventilation breather, allowing engine oil to reach hot surfaces.
If engine oil contacts a hot surface, the risk of a fire increases. Owners should not ignore this recall.
Cummins will notify owners on behalf of Blue Bird. The free repair at Cummins service centers includes securing the ends of the 90-degree elbow and reprogramming the engine control module with software that limits crankcase pressure during misfire conditions. For questions, contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242 or Cummins at 1-800-343-7357. 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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