O-ring failure in low temperatures/cng leak
Defect Summary
Blue bird body company (blue bird) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 all american rear engine school buses manufactured july 21, 2011 to april 30, 2014, and equipped with cng fuel systems and delivered to or registered in the following "cold weather" states: colorado, pennsylvania, utah, and wyoming. in the affected vehicles, an o-ring in the pressure relief device for the compressed natural gas (cng) system may fail at cold temperatures resulting in a natural gas leak.
Safety Consequence
A natural gas leak in the presence of an ignition source could potentially cause a fire or explosion.
Corrective Action
Blue bird will notify owners, and dealers will replace the original pressure relief device and o-ring with a new one, free of charge. the recall began on september 8, 2014. owners may contact blue bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. blue bird's number for this recall is r14xh.
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FAQ: Recall 14V436000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 14V436000?
NHTSA recall 14V436000 was issued by Blue Bird Body Company on July 18, 2014. It addresses: O-ring failure in low temperatures/cng leak. The recall affects approximately 32 vehicles, with the defect involving the Fuel System, Other component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Blue Bird Body Company dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 14V436000 or the manufacturer campaign number R14XH. 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.