Blue Bird Body Company | NHTSA Recall #09V205000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 09V205000 by Blue Bird Body Company. Includes 2,203 affected units, FMVSS 217/PLUG STYLE VANDAL LOCK WIRING, component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Blue bird is recalling 2,203 model year 2003 through 2010 all american rear engine school buses equipped with optional plug style vandal locks manufactured from july 16, 2003 through april 10, 2009. the plug style vandal lock is not wired to inhibit the starter at the ignition switch when the vandal lock is in the locked position. these buses fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 217, "bus emergency exits and window retention and release."

Corrective Action

Blue bird will notify owners and repair the buses free of charge. the safety recall began on june 25, 2009. owner may contact blue bird at 1-478-422-2242.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 09V205000
Manufacturer: Blue Bird Body Company
Report Received Date: 2009-06-09T00:00:00
Subject: Fmvss 217/plug style vandal lock wiring
Component: Electrical System
Potentially Affected Units: 2,203

Details

MFR Campaign Number: R09PE
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Blue bird is recalling 2,203 model year 2003 through 2010 all american rear engine school buses equipped with optional plug style vandal locks manufactured from july 16, 2003 through april 10, 2009. the plug style vandal lock is not wired to inhibit the starter at the ignition switch when the vandal lock is in the locked position. these buses fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 217, "bus emergency exits and window retention and release."
Consequence Summary: The vehicles can be started and driven even when an owner may think they cannot.
Corrective Action: Blue bird will notify owners and repair the buses free of charge. the safety recall began on june 25, 2009. owner may contact blue bird at 1-478-422-2242.

Safety Information

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

Metadata

SID: row-mt86~8tbe~qx3f
NHTSA ID: 09V205000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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