NHTSA Recall 08V229000
NHTSA Campaign Id 08V229000; Date: May. 20, 2008
In the event of a crash, these panels may separate exposing the occupants to increased risk of injury.
Recalled Vehicles:
2004 Blue Bird All American; 2005 Blue Bird All American; 2006 Blue Bird All American; 2007 Blue Bird All American; 2008 Blue Bird All American; 2009 Blue Bird All American; 2005 Blue Bird Vision; 2006 Blue Bird Vision; 2007 Blue Bird Vision; 2008 Blue Bird Vision; 2009 Blue Bird Vision
Component: Structure:body:roof And Pillars
Manufactured by: Blue Bird Body Company
Affected Units:: 23,464
Recall Summary:
Blue bird is recalling 23,464 my 2005 through 2009 all american and vision school and transit model buses manufactured from January 22, 2004, and March 28, 2008, and my 2004 through 2007 all american school buses and conventional model school buses manufactured from March 6, 2003, through June 16, 2006. The rivet pattern may be incorrect in sections of the rear roof sheet joint that attaches to the rear roof cap. Without the appropriate amount of roof rivets, the buses fail to conform with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no 221, "joint strength. "
How to Fix:
Blue bird will notify owners and inspect and repair the buses by adding additional rivets. The recall began on September 18, 2008. Owners may contact blue bird at 478-822-2242.
Recall Notes:
Blue bird recall no. R08nc. Customers may 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: Sep 18, 2008
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