NHTSA Recall 10V064000: Cables (electrical system)
BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 207 vehicles. It affects 2010 Blue Bird All American.
| NHTSA campaign | 10V064000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | R10RK |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › 12V/24V/48V BATTERY › CABLES |
| Report received | February 5, 2010 |
| Owner notification | February 26, 2010 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Blue bird has notified NHTSA about a defect in certain model year 2010 all american rear engine school buses manufactured between january 5, 2009 and january 18, 2010. The battery cables may have been improperly routed at the front bottom of the large battery compartment resulting in the battery cables potentially being pinched between the front bottom of the battery compartment box and the exhaust mounting bracket.
Safety risk
This condition could result in a fire.
Remedy
Blue bird will notify owners and reroute improperly routed cables and secure and any pinched cables will be replaced free of charge. The safety recall began on february 26, 2010. Owners may contact blue bird at 1-478-822-2242.
Notes
Blue bird's recall campaign number is r10rk.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 <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Vehicles covered by recall 10V064000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Blue Bird All American | 2010 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.