Blue Bird Body Company | NHTSA Recall #05V190000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 05V190000 by Blue Bird Body Company. Includes 575 affected units, FMVSS 221/BODY JOINT STRENGTH, component: STRUCTURE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Certain blue bird my 2006 all american front and rear engine school buses manufactured from december 6, 2004, through april 8, 2005. the interior side wall panels fail to conform to the joint strength requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 221, school bus body joint strength.

Corrective Action

Blue bird will notify its customers and repair the affected buses free of charge. the recall began may 26, 2005. owners may contact blue bird at 478-822-2242.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 05V190000

Manufacturer: Blue Bird Body Company

Report Received Date: 2005-04-26T00:00:00

Subject: Fmvss 221/body joint strength

Component: Structure

Potentially Affected Units: 575

Details

MFR Campaign Number: R05JR

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Certain blue bird my 2006 all american front and rear engine school buses manufactured from december 6, 2004, through april 8, 2005. the interior side wall panels fail to conform to the joint strength requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 221, school bus body joint strength.

Consequence Summary: In the event of a crash, the panels can separate exposing the passengers to serious injury.

Corrective Action: Blue bird will notify its customers and repair the affected buses free of charge. the recall began may 26, 2005. owners may 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-e65p_zz7g-anuw

NHTSA ID: 05V190000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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