NHTSA Recall 09V286000
NHTSA Campaign Id 09V286000; Date: Jul. 23, 2009
Bus passengers may sustain injuries in the event of a vehicle crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2010 Blue Bird All American
Component: Structure:body
Manufactured by: Blue Bird Body Company
Affected Units:: 35
Recall Summary:
Blue bird is recalling 35 model year 2010 all american school buses manufactured from may 13 through June 17, 2009. Insufficient rivets were installed in the rear headliner panel. These buses fail to conform with the joint strength requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 221, "school bus body joint strength. "
How to Fix:
Blue bird will notify owners and repair the buses free of charge. The safety recall began on August 14, 2009. Owners may contact blue bird at 1-478-422-2242.
Recall Notes:
Blue bird's recall campaign no. R09pl. 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: Aug 14, 2009
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