Blue Bird Body Company | NHTSA Recall #04V362000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 04V362000 by Blue Bird Body Company. Includes 233 affected units, BLUE BIRD/FMVSS 221/JOINT STRENGTH, component: STRUCTURE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Certain my 2005 blue bird all american model school buses manufactured from may 24 through july 12, 2004. these buses fail to comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no 221, school bus body joint strength. the rivet pattern may be incorrect in sections of the rear roof sheet joint that attaches to the rear roof cap.

Corrective Action

Blue bird will notify its customers and provide instructions and parts to add additional rivets as needed. the recall began august 16, 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: 04V362000

Manufacturer: Blue Bird Body Company

Report Received Date: 2004-07-22T00:00:00

Subject: Blue bird/fmvss 221/joint strength

Component: Structure

Potentially Affected Units: 233

Details

MFR Campaign Number: R04HV

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Certain my 2005 blue bird all american model school buses manufactured from may 24 through july 12, 2004. these buses fail to comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no 221, school bus body joint strength. the rivet pattern may be incorrect in sections of the rear roof sheet joint that attaches to the rear roof cap.

Consequence Summary: In the event of a crash, these panels could separate, exposing vehicle occupants to increased risk of injury.

Corrective Action: Blue bird will notify its customers and provide instructions and parts to add additional rivets as needed. the recall began august 16, 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-hch6~irkt.quaq

NHTSA ID: 04V362000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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