Blue Bird Body Company | NHTSA Recall #09V479000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 09V479000 by Blue Bird Body Company. Includes 1,702 affected units, ROOF JOINT RIVETS, component: STRUCTURE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Blue bird is recalling certain model year 2008 through 2010 micro bird school buses manufactured from august 28, 2007 through october 29, 2009. an incorrect number of rivets may have been installed in the front roof cap that attaches to the front roof sheet. these buses fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 221, "school bus body joint strength."

Corrective Action

Blue bird will notify owners and repair the buses free of charge. the safety recall began on december 29, 2009. owners may contact blue bird at 1-478-822-2242.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 09V479000
Manufacturer: Blue Bird Body Company
Report Received Date: 2009-12-17T00:00:00
Subject: Roof joint rivets
Component: Structure
Potentially Affected Units: 1,702

Details

MFR Campaign Number: R09PY
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Blue bird is recalling certain model year 2008 through 2010 micro bird school buses manufactured from august 28, 2007 through october 29, 2009. an incorrect number of rivets may have been installed in the front roof cap that attaches to the front roof sheet. these buses fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 221, "school bus body joint strength."
Consequence Summary: An inadequate number of rivets in the roof would increase the risk of injury to the bus occupants in the event of a crash.
Corrective Action: Blue bird will notify owners and repair the buses free of charge. the safety recall began on december 29, 2009. owners may contact blue bird at 1-478-822-2242.

Safety Information

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

Metadata

SID: row-g6yu.kw8s~szj7
NHTSA ID: 09V479000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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