NHTSA Recall 05V190000
NHTSA Campaign Id 05V190000; Date: Apr. 26, 2005
In the event of a crash, the panels can separate exposing the passengers to serious injury.
Recalled Vehicles:
2006 Blue Bird All American
Component: Structure
Manufactured by: Blue Bird Body Company
Affected Units:: 575
Recall Summary:
Certain blue bird my 2006 all american front and rear engine school buses manufactured from December 6, 2004, through April 8, 2005. The interior side wall panels fail to conform to the joint strength requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 221, school bus body joint strength.
How to Fix:
Blue bird will notify its customers and repair the affected buses free of charge. The recall began may 26, 2005. Owners may contact blue bird at 478-822-2242.
Recall Notes:
Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: May 26, 2005
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