NHTSA Recall 09V205000
NHTSA Campaign Id 09V205000; Date: Jun. 9, 2009
The vehicles can be started and driven even when an owner may think they cannot.
Recalled Vehicles:
2003 Blue Bird All American; 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; 2010 Blue Bird All American
Component: Electrical System:ignition
Manufactured by: Blue Bird Body Company
Affected Units:: 2,203
Recall Summary:
Blue bird is recalling 2,203 model year 2003 through 2010 all american rear engine school buses equipped with optional plug style vandal locks manufactured from July 16, 2003 through April 10, 2009. The plug style vandal lock is not wired to inhibit the starter at the ignition switch when the vandal lock is in the locked position. These buses fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 217, "bus emergency exits and window retention and release. "
How to Fix:
Blue bird will notify owners and repair the buses free of charge. The safety recall began on June 25, 2009. Owner may contact blue bird at 1-478-422-2242.
Recall Notes:
Blue bird's recall campaign no. R09pe. Owners 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: Jun 25, 2009
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