Vehicle recall 14V309000 · June 5, 2014

2012-2015 Blue Bird All American

In the affected vehicles, a clamp on the steering shaft may come in contact with the rubber boot at the floor.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary: Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2012-2015 All American school buses manufactured August 20, 2011, through May 21, 2014. In the affected vehicles, a clamp on the steering shaft may come in contact with the rubber boot at the floor.
Consequence: If the steering shaft clamp comes into contact with the rubber boot, additional effort would be needed to steer the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Blue Bird will notify owners, and dealers will relocate the rubber boot and install a new steering shaft clamp, free of charge. The recall began on July 8, 2014. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R14XE.
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: 14V309000
Reported to NHTSA: June 5, 2014
Filed by: Blue Bird Body Company
Manufacturer campaign: R14XE
Owner notification: July 8, 2014
Vehicles potentially affected: 2,539
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Steering

Recall 14V309000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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 (2012-2015): 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012

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