Recall 10V064 affects 207 2010 Blue Bird All American school buses for improperly routed battery cables. Repair is free at any franchised Blue Bird dealer.
Blue Bird is recalling 207 2010 All American school buses because battery cables were routed where the battery compartment box and exhaust mounting bracket can pinch them. Pinched battery cables create a fire risk, and the Blue Bird dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The battery cables on the 2010 Blue Bird All American carry electrical power between the batteries and the bus systems that need that power to start and run. Those cables have protective insulation, but they still need clear routing through the battery compartment so they are not squeezed against nearby hardware.
On the recalled buses, the cables were routed at the front bottom of the large battery compartment. In that location, the battery cables can be pinched between the bottom of the compartment box and the exhaust mounting bracket. That pressure can crush the cable jacket and leave the cable vulnerable to electrical damage.
There is no warning sign before failure. A driver or service technician should not count on a dashboard light, noise, or starting problem to appear before the cable damage becomes serious.
Who's affected?
| 2010 Blue Bird All American | battery |
|---|---|
| Units affected | 207 |
Not every 2010 Blue Bird All American bus is on the list. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific bus is included.
What's the safety risk?
Improperly routed or pinched cables create a fire risk. No warning sign is listed, so owners should not wait for a symptom before checking whether the 2010 Blue Bird All American is included and arranging service. Repair will be free at any franchised Blue Bird dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2010 Blue Bird All American is included in this recall.
- Call Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242 to ask whether the free cable rerouting and replacement repair is open for your bus.
- Reference recall number 10V064 when you call and ask whether Blue Bird has mailed the owner notice.
- Schedule the free battery-cable rerouting and replacement that keeps the cables from being pinched near the exhaust mounting bracket.
- Avoid using the bus for passenger service until Blue Bird gives repair instructions.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Blue Bird technician checks the battery cables at the front bottom of the large battery compartment. Any improperly routed cables are rerouted and secured so they do not get pinched between the compartment box and the exhaust mounting bracket. Any pinched cables are replaced. Parts and labor are covered by the recall. The notice does not give a separate reimbursement program, so keep the focus on completing the free cable routing and replacement work.
Timeline
| February 5, 2010 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| February 26, 2010 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 10V064?
Recall 10V064 covers 207 2010 Blue Bird All American rear engine school buses with battery cables routed where they can be pinched between the battery compartment box and the exhaust mounting bracket. That cable damage can result in a fire. Blue Bird reroutes the cables and replaces pinched cables for free.
What should I do if my 2010 Blue Bird All American is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific bus is included in recall 10V064. If it is, contact a franchised Blue Bird dealer or Blue Bird at 1-478-822-2242 to arrange the cable inspection, rerouting, and any needed cable replacement. The repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to fix the defect at no cost, and Blue Bird stated that it will reroute improperly routed battery cables and replace pinched cables free of charge. Parts and labor are covered for included buses.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is fire. On affected 2010 Blue Bird All American buses, the battery cables can be pinched between the battery compartment box and the exhaust mounting bracket. Damaged battery cables create the fire condition described in recall 10V064.
When did Blue Bird notify owners?
Blue Bird began the safety recall on February 26, 2010. If you own or operate a 2010 All American and never received a notice, check your VIN and reference recall 10V064 when you contact a Blue Bird dealer or Blue Bird customer service.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/10V064000 |
|---|---|
| Blue Bird customer service | 1-478-822-2242 |
| NHTSA recall # | 10V064 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 10V064000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 3, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →