NHTSA Recall 14V313000: Cooling system (engine and engine cooling)
Blue Bird Body Company reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1,935 vehicles. It affects 2008–2013 Blue Bird All American.
| NHTSA campaign | 14V313000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | R14XF |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING › COOLING SYSTEM |
| Report received | June 11, 2014 |
| Owner notification | July 15, 2014 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain model year 2008-2013 All American rear engine school buses manufactured April 3, 2007, to December 15, 2012. Due to the design of the thermostat, a heater hose may rupture which could result in hot coolant entering the passenger compartment.
Safety risk
Hot coolant leaking into the passenger compartment increases the risk of injury to the passengers.
Remedy
Blue Bird will notify owners, and dealers will replace the thermostat and change the passenger compartment heater supply hose, free of charge. The recall began on July 15, 2014. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R14XF.
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 14V313000
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.