Blue Bird 2007–2019 Equipment recall
Recalled November 14, 2018 · NHTSA recall 18V801000 · Blue Bird
Hazard
If the clamps fail with patients in the stretchers, it can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy
Blue Bird will notify owners, and dealers will install redesigned clamps, free of charge. The recall began December 12, 2018. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R18ZQ-NSB.
Units
86 units
Description
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2007-2019 Blue Bird All American ambulance buses. The clamps that secure the stacked stretchers may fail from repeated use or from high loads.
What to do
Blue Bird will notify owners, and dealers will install redesigned clamps, free of charge. The recall began December 12, 2018. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R18ZQ-NSB.
Product
Blue Bird ALL AMERICAN
Manufacturer(s)
Blue Bird Body Company
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →