Blue Bird Body Company | NHTSA Recall #04V213000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 04V213000 by Blue Bird Body Company. Includes 297 affected units, BLUE BIRD/FMVSS 221/ADHESIVE FOR INSIDE PANELS, component: STRUCTURE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

All american school buses manufactured between january 10 and april 20, 2004, which the inside panels adjacent to the rear center emergency door (or rear center emergency window on rear engine models) do not comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 221, school bus body joint strength. adhesive was inadvertentlt omitted from these joints on the affected population.

Corrective Action

Owners will be notified to make an appointment with their blue bird distributor to have the inside rear panels removed and properly adhere the panels. owner notification is expected to begin june 9, 2004. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact blue bird at 478-822-2242.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 04V213000
Manufacturer: Blue Bird Body Company
Report Received Date: 2004-05-05T00:00:00
Subject: Blue bird/fmvss 221/adhesive for inside panels
Component: Structure
Potentially Affected Units: 297

Details

MFR Campaign Number: R04HS
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: All american school buses manufactured between january 10 and april 20, 2004, which the inside panels adjacent to the rear center emergency door (or rear center emergency window on rear engine models) do not comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 221, school bus body joint strength. adhesive was inadvertentlt omitted from these joints on the affected population.
Consequence Summary: The vehicle occupants may be seriously injured in the event of a vehicle crash.
Corrective Action: Owners will be notified to make an appointment with their blue bird distributor to have the inside rear panels removed and properly adhere the panels. owner notification is expected to begin june 9, 2004. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact blue bird at 478-822-2242.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-cnqr_tvw2.36k5
NHTSA ID: 04V213000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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