Recall 18V801000 — EQUIPMENT Defect in 2007-2019 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN
RECALL This recall affects up to 86 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 18V801000 |
| Manufacturer | Blue Bird Body Company |
| Vehicles Affected | 86 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
2007 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN, 2008 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN, 2009 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN, 2010 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN, 2011 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN, 2012 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN, 2013 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN, 2014 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN, 2015 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN, 2016 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN, 2017 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN, 2018 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN, 2019 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN
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Defect Description
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.
Safety 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.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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