Blue Bird Body Company | NHTSA Recall #08V229000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 08V229000 by Blue Bird Body Company. Includes 23,464 affected units, FMVSS 221/ROOF JOINT STRENGTH, component: STRUCTURE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Blue bird is recalling 23,464 my 2005 through 2009 all american and vision school and transit model buses manufactured from january 22, 2004, and march 28, 2008, and my 2004 through 2007 all american school buses and conventional model school buses manufactured from march 6, 2003, through june 16, 2006. the rivet pattern may be incorrect in sections of the rear roof sheet joint that attaches to the rear roof cap. without the appropriate amount of roof rivets, the buses fail to conform with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no 221, "joint strength."

Corrective Action

Blue bird will notify owners and inspect and repair the buses by adding additional rivets. the recall began on september 18, 2008. owners may contact blue bird at 478-822-2242.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 08V229000

Manufacturer: Blue Bird Body Company

Report Received Date: 2008-05-20T00:00:00

Subject: Fmvss 221/roof joint strength

Component: Structure

Potentially Affected Units: 23,464

Details

MFR Campaign Number: R08NC

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Blue bird is recalling 23,464 my 2005 through 2009 all american and vision school and transit model buses manufactured from january 22, 2004, and march 28, 2008, and my 2004 through 2007 all american school buses and conventional model school buses manufactured from march 6, 2003, through june 16, 2006. the rivet pattern may be incorrect in sections of the rear roof sheet joint that attaches to the rear roof cap. without the appropriate amount of roof rivets, the buses fail to conform with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no 221, "joint strength."

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

Corrective Action: Blue bird will notify owners and inspect and repair the buses by adding additional rivets. the recall began on september 18, 2008. 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-g8fg~5zfk.p65u

NHTSA ID: 08V229000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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