Vehicle recall 13V545000 · 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 Vision non-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
- 13V545000
- Reported to NHTSA
- October 31, 2013
- Filed by
- Blue Bird Body Company
- Manufacturer campaign
- R13WR
- Owner notification
- December 10, 2013
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 87
- 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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