Vehicle recall 13V543000 · October 31, 2013
Blue Bird All American and Conventional
Due to a problem in the bolt manufacturing process, the bolts that hold the front suspension may break.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Blue Bird Corporation (Blue Bird) is recalling certain model year 2014 All American and Conventional school buses manufactured July 2, 2013, through October 3, 2013 and equipped with front suspension bolts marked with a "ZY" code on the bolt head. Due to a problem in the bolt manufacturing process, the bolts that hold the front suspension may break.
- Consequence
- A broken suspension bolt would require greater steering input to control the bus, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Blue Bird will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front suspension bolts. Any bolts with a "ZY" code will be replaced free of charge. The recall began on December 10, 2013. Owners may contact Blue Bird at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R13WR.
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 13V543000
- Reported to NHTSA
- October 31, 2013
- Filed by
- Blue Bird Body Company
- Manufacturer campaign
- R13WR
- Owner notification
- December 10, 2013
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 1,747
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Suspension › Front
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Blue Bird All American (2014): 2014
- Blue Bird Conventional (2014): 2014
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