Safety Recall NHTSA · 15V118000 Reported February 27, 2015

Steering shaft interference may affect steering

Blue Bird Body Company · N/A · 40 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
15V118000
Manufacturer Campaign
R14XE
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
40
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
February 27, 2015
Completion Rate
45.00

Defect Summary

Blue bird body company (blue bird) is recalling certain 2016 all american transit buses manufactured from september 15, 2014, through january 12, 2015. in the affected vehicles, a clamp on the steering shaft may come in contact with the rubber boot at the floor.

Safety Consequence

If the steering shaft clamp comes into contact with the rubber boot, additional effort would be needed to steer the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Blue bird will notify owners, and dealers will relocate the rubber boot and install a new steering shaft clamp, free of charge. the recall began on march 25, 2015. owners may contact blue bird customer service 1-478-822-2242. blue bird's number for this recall is r14xe. note: this recall is an expansion of recall 14v-306.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Blue Bird Body Company dealer and reference recall ID 15V118000 or campaign R14XE.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 15V118000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 15V118000?

NHTSA recall 15V118000 was issued by Blue Bird Body Company on February 27, 2015. It addresses: Steering shaft interference may affect steering. The recall affects approximately 40 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Blue Bird Body Company dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 15V118000 or the manufacturer campaign number R14XE. 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.