Exhaust hanger failure
Defect Summary
Blue bird body company (blue bird) is recalling certain model year 2011-2016 all american rear engine school buses manufactured june 5, 2010, to january 13, 2015. in the affected school buses, the exhaust system hangers may fail, possibly causing damage to the selective catalytic reduction (scr) and the diesel particulate filter (dpf) housings.
Safety Consequence
If all the exhaust hangers were to fail, the housings may fall onto the roadway, creating a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Blue bird will notify owners, and dealers will install new bolted hanger assemblies and support cables, free of charge. The recall began on march 6, 2015. Owners may contact blue bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue bird's number for this recall is r15yb-sb.
Similar Recalls
Other recalls from Blue Bird Body Company or involving Engine And Engine Cooling.
FAQ: Recall 15V059000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 15V059000?
NHTSA recall 15V059000 was issued by Blue Bird Body Company on February 3, 2015. It addresses: Exhaust hanger failure. The recall affects approximately 1,936 vehicles, with the defect involving the Engine And Engine Cooling component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Blue Bird Body Company dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 15V059000 or the manufacturer campaign number R15YB-SB. 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.