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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 14V707📅 Nov 5, 2014

2015 Blue Bird ALL American & 2015 Blue Bird Vision recall: fuel system

⚠️ What's wrong

Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain model year 2015 All American and Vision transit buses manufactured from May 22, 2014, to August 2, 2014. The Cummins ISB or ISL engines in these vehicles may have been equipped with Fleetguard UFF-XT fuel filters, part number FF63009, whose filter shell may separate from the fuel filter nut plate causing the engine to stall without warning.

💥 The risk

If the engine stalls unexpectedly there is an increased risk of a crash.

🔧 The fix

Cummins will notify owners and dealers will replace the fuel filter with a non-defective one, free of charge. The recall began during September 2014. Owners may contact Cummins customer service at 1-800-223-4583. Cummins' number for this recall is C1545. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R14XM.

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
14V707000
Manufacturer recall #
R14XM
Manufacturer
Blue Bird Body Company
Vehicles affected
17
Component
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
Owner phone
1-800-223-4583
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Sep 24, 2014
Built
May 22, 2014 – Aug 2, 2014
Recall started by
MFR
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.

Vehicles in this recall

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

FAQ

Is the 14V707 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 14V707?

2015 Blue Bird ALL American & 2015 Blue Bird Vision. 17 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 or call the manufacturer at 1-800-223-4583.