Vehicle recall 15V294000 · May 19, 2015

2009-2016 Blue Bird All American

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…

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Summary: 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.
Consequence: 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.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 15V294000
Reported to NHTSA: May 19, 2015
Filed by: Blue Bird Body Company
Manufacturer campaign: R15YE-NSB
Owner notification: June 19, 2015
Vehicles potentially affected: 34
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Engine and engine cooling › Engine

Recall 15V294000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

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Blue Bird All American (2009-2016): 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009

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