Recall 10V379 covers 3,992 2007-2011 Blue Bird All American school buses for a loose starter-cable clamp. Repair is free at a Blue Bird dealer.
Blue Bird recall 10V379 covers 3,992 2007-2011 All American school buses with Cummins engines because the starter cable retaining clamp hardware was assembled with the wrong washer and nut. If the cable drops into the fan hub, its covering can abrade and create a short, which raises fire risk; the Blue Bird dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
On 2007-2011 Blue Bird All American school buses in NHTSA campaign 10V379, the starter cable retaining clamp is the small hold-down that keeps the starter cable routed at the front of the engine. The cable feeds electrical power to the starter, and the clamp keeps that cable away from the engine cooling fan and fan hub while the engine is running.
The problem is the hardware used to secure that clamp. Blue Bird says an incorrect flat washer and serrated nut combination was installed on the bolt that holds the clamp to its bracket. The flat washer stops the serrated nut from locking against the bracket. As the nut backs off over time, the clamp loses its hold and the starter cable can fall into the fan hub while the fan is operating.
There is no warning sign before failure. An owner or fleet technician will not have a normal dash light, sound, or driving symptom that confirms the clamp hardware has loosened.
Who's affected?
Covers the All American across the 2007-2011 model years, all tied to engine and engine cooling.
| 2010 Blue Bird All American | Engine and engine cooling |
|---|---|
| 2008 Blue Bird All American | Engine and engine cooling |
| 2009 Blue Bird All American | Engine and engine cooling |
| 2011 Blue Bird All American | Engine and engine cooling |
| 2007 Blue Bird All American | Engine and engine cooling |
| Units affected | 3,992 |
The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific bus is included.
What's the safety risk?
If the starter cable touches the fan hub during operation, the cable covering can abrade and create a direct short. That short increases the risk of a vehicle fire. Treat this as a fire-risk recall and schedule the repair promptly. Repair will be free at any franchised Blue Bird dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2007-2011 Blue Bird All American bus is included in this recall.
- Use your VIN result to ask Blue Bird whether the free repair has already been completed on this bus.
- Contact a franchised Blue Bird dealer with recall number 10V379 to schedule the starter-cable clamp hardware repair that keeps the cable away from the fan hub.
- Bring the owner notice if you have it. If not, give the dealer recall number 10V379 when you call.
- Keep the bus out of service until the dealer confirms the starter cable and clamp hardware are secure.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Blue Bird technician repairs the bus free of charge. The work addresses the starter cable retaining clamp hardware at the front of the Cummins engine, above the engine cooling fan. The technician secures the clamp so the starter cable stays away from the fan hub while the engine is running. Blue Bird started the safety recall repair on September 24, 2010. Contact Blue Bird service at 1-478-822-2242 for repair handling on an included bus.
Timeline
| August 20, 2010 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| September 24, 2010 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 10V379?
Recall 10V379 covers 3,992 2007-2011 Blue Bird All American school buses with Cummins ISB engines. The starter cable retaining clamp has the wrong washer and nut combination, which lets the cable drop toward the fan hub and creates a short-circuit and fire risk.
What should I do if my 2007-2011 Blue Bird All American is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific bus is included in recall 10V379. If it is, contact a Blue Bird dealer or authorized service location to schedule the starter cable clamp repair. Reference recall number 10V379 when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Blue Bird will repair the affected buses free of charge. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to provide the recall remedy at no cost, so parts and labor for this starter cable clamp repair are covered.
What is the safety risk in recall 10V379?
The safety risk is a direct electrical short and vehicle-fire risk. If the starter cable drops and contacts the fan hub while the fan hub is operating, the cable covering can abrade, exposing the cable and creating the short.
When did Blue Bird start the recall repair?
Blue Bird began the safety recall repair on September 24, 2010. For an affected bus that still has an open recall, contact a Blue Bird dealer or authorized service location and reference recall number 10V379.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/10V379000 |
|---|---|
| Blue Bird customer service | 1-478-822-2242 |
| NHTSA recall # | 10V379 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 10V379000 |
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)
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