Improperly routed battery cables
Defect Summary
Blue bird has notified nhtsa about a defect in certain model year 2010 all american rear engine school buses manufactured between january 5, 2009 and january 18, 2010. the battery cables may have been improperly routed at the front bottom of the large battery compartment resulting in the battery cables potentially being pinched between the front bottom of the battery compartment box and the exhaust mounting bracket.
Safety Consequence
This condition could result in a fire.
Corrective Action
Blue bird will notify owners and reroute improperly routed cables and secure and any pinched cables will be replaced free of charge. the safety recall began on february 26, 2010. owners may contact blue bird at 1-478-822-2242.
Similar Recalls
Other recalls from Blue Bird Body Company or involving Electrical System.
FAQ: Recall 10V064000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 10V064000?
NHTSA recall 10V064000 was issued by Blue Bird Body Company on February 5, 2010. It addresses: Improperly routed battery cables. The recall affects approximately 207 vehicles, with the defect involving the Electrical System component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Blue Bird Body Company dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 10V064000 or the manufacturer campaign number R10RK. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
Where does the data on this page come from?
All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.