Vehicle recall 18V801000 · November 14, 2018
2007-2019 Blue Bird All American
The clamps that secure the stacked stretchers may fail from repeated use or from high loads.
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 2007-2019 Blue Bird All American ambulance buses. The clamps that secure the stacked stretchers may fail from repeated use or from high loads.
- Consequence
- If the clamps fail with patients in the stretchers, it can increase the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Blue Bird will notify owners, and dealers will install redesigned clamps, free of charge. The recall began December 12, 2018. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R18ZQ-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
- 18V801000
- Reported to NHTSA
- November 14, 2018
- Filed by
- Blue Bird Body Company
- Manufacturer campaign
- R18ZQ-NSB
- Owner notification
- December 12, 2018
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 86
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Equipment
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
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