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🔥 Fire riskNHTSA 10V379📅 Aug 20, 2010

2007–2011 Blue Bird ALL American recall: engine

⚠️ What's wrong

Blue bird is recalling certain model year 2007 through 2010 ALL American school buses manufactured from may 29, 2006 through august 7, 2010 equipped with cummins ISB-02, ISB-07, and ISB-10 engines. An incorrect combination of flat washer and serrated nut was installed on the bolt that secures the starter cable retaining clamp to its attaching bracket at the front of the engine above the engine cooling fan. The flat washer prevents the serrated nut from locking against the attaching bracket. Over time, the serrated nut may back off allowing the starter cable to fall and contact the fan hub while in operation.

💥 The risk

If the starter cable contacts the fan hub while the fan hub is in operation, the cable covering may abrade which could result in a direct short. A short could potentially result in a vehicle fire.

🔧 The fix

Blue bird will notify owners and repair the buses free of charge. The safety recall began on september 24, 2010. Owners may contact blue bird at 1-478-822-2242.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
10V379000
Manufacturer recall #
R10SL
Manufacturer
BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY
Vehicles affected
3,992
Component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Sep 24, 2010
Built
May 29, 2006 – Aug 7, 2010
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
Blue bird's recall campaign number is R10SL.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 10V379 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 10V379?

2007–2011 Blue Bird ALL American. 3,992 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Blue Bird dealer to book the free repair.