NHTSA Recall 14V436000: Pressure relief devices (fuel system)
Blue Bird Body Company reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 32 vehicles. It affects 2013–2014 Blue Bird All American.
| NHTSA campaign | 14V436000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | R14XH |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER › STORAGE › TANK ASSEMBLY › PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES |
| Report received | July 18, 2014 |
| Owner notification | September 8, 2014 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 All American rear engine school buses manufactured July 21, 2011 to April 30, 2014, and equipped with CNG fuel systems and delivered to or registered in the following "Cold Weather" states: Colorado, Pennsylvania, Utah, and Wyoming. In the affected vehicles, an O-ring in the pressure relief device for the compressed natural gas (CNG) system may fail at cold temperatures resulting in a natural gas leak.
Safety risk
A natural gas leak in the presence of an ignition source could potentially cause a fire or explosion.
Remedy
Blue Bird will notify owners, and dealers will replace the original pressure relief device and o-ring with a new one, free of charge. The recall began on September 8, 2014. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R14XH.
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 14V436000
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.