NHTSA Recall 15V060000: Exhaust system (engine and engine cooling)
Blue Bird Body Company reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 474 vehicles. It affects 2011–2016 Blue Bird All American.
| NHTSA campaign | 15V060000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | R15YB-NSB |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING › EXHAUST SYSTEM |
| Report received | February 3, 2015 |
| Owner notification | March 5, 2015 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain model year 2011-2016 All American rear engine transit buses manufactured June 5, 2010, to January 13, 2015. In the affected transit buses, the exhaust system hangers may fail, possibly causing damage to the Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) and the Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) housings.
Safety risk
If all the exhaust hangers were to fail, the housings may fall onto the roadway, creating a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Blue Bird will notify owners, and dealers will install new bolted hanger assemblies and support cables, free of charge. The recall began on March 5, 2015. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R15YB-NSB.
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 15V060000
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.