Vehicle recall 10V379000 · August 20, 2010
2007-2011 Blue Bird All American
An incorrect combination of flat washer and serrated nut was installed on the bolt that secures the starter cable retaining clamp to its attaching bracket at the front of the…
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Blue bird is recalling certain model year 2007 through 2010 all american school buses manufactured from may 29, 2006 through August 7, 2010 equipped with cummins isb-02, isb-07, and isb-10 engines. An incorrect combination of flat washer and serrated nut was installed on the bolt that secures the starter cable retaining clamp to its attaching bracket at the front of the engine above the engine cooling fan. The flat washer prevents the serrated nut from locking against the attaching bracket. Over time, the serrated nut may back off allowing the starter cable to fall and contact the fan hub while in operation.
- Consequence
- If the starter cable contacts the fan hub while the fan hub is in operation, the cable covering may abrade which could result in a direct short. A short could potentially result in a vehicle fire.
- Remedy
- Blue bird will notify owners and repair the buses free of charge. The safety recall began on September 24, 2010. Owners may contact blue bird at 1-478-822-2242.
- Notes
- Blue bird's recall campaign number is R10SL.OWNERS may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 10V379000
- Reported to NHTSA
- August 20, 2010
- Filed by
- BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY
- Manufacturer campaign
- R10SL
- Owner notification
- September 24, 2010
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 3,992
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Engine and engine cooling
Vehicles covered
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