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NHTSA Recall 14V215000: Engine (engine and engine cooling)

Blue Bird Body Company reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 20 vehicles. It affects 2009–2015 Blue Bird All American.

20
vehicles potentially affected
1
model affected
2014
owners notified (April 12)
NHTSA campaign14V215000
Manufacturer campaignR14XB
ComponentENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING › ENGINE
Report receivedApril 23, 2014
Owner notificationApril 12, 2014
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain model year 2009-2015 All American rear engine non-school buses manufactured from June 23, 2010, through May 24, 2012, and equipped with certain Cummins Westport Model ISL G compressed natural gas engines. Condensation in the intake manifold may freeze during cold weather conditions and interfere with the proper operation of the intake manifold pressure sensor.

Safety risk

The improper operation of the sensor could induce elevated exhaust temperatures or flames from the exhaust pipe, increasing the risk of a vehicle fire or burn injury to a person near the exhaust pipe.

Remedy

Cummins and Cummins Westport has notified owners, and authorized Cummins service facilities will upload a new ECM calibration, free of charge. The recall began on April 12, 2014. Customers may contact Blue Bird at 1-478-822-2242 or Cummins Inc. at 1-800-343-7357. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R14XB.

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 covered by recall 14V215000

Make and modelModel years
Blue Bird All American2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015

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.