BLUE BIRD 2014 BLUE BIRD CONVENTIONAL Recall
Check Your Product
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2014 BLUE BIRD CONVENTIONAL
Brand
BLUE BIRD
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2014
Blue Bird Body Company is recalling certain 2014 BLUE BIRD CONVENTIONAL vehicles due to suspension:front issues. A broken suspension bolt would require greater steering input to control the bus, thereby increasing the risk of a crash..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
Blue Bird Corporation (Blue Bird) is recalling certain model year 2014 All American and Conventional school buses manufactured July 2, 2013, through October 3, 2013 and equipped with front suspension bolts marked with a "ZY" code on the bolt head. Due to a problem in the bolt manufacturing process, the bolts that hold the front suspension may break.
Reported concern (NHTSA)
A broken suspension bolt would require greater steering input to control the bus, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
Blue Bird will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front suspension bolts. Any bolts with a "ZY" code will be replaced free of charge. The recall began on December 10, 2013. Owners may contact Blue Bird at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R13WR.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026