Blue Bird Body Company | NHTSA Recall #09V481000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 09V481000 by Blue Bird Body Company. Includes 223 affected units, JOINT ADHESIVE, component: STRUCTURE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Blue bird is recalling certain model year 2010 all american d3 front engine model school buses manufactured from august 13, 2009 through october 24, 2009. adhesive for the inside panels adjacent to the rear center emergency door was omitted from the joints. 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 february 12, 2010. owners may contact blue bird at 1-478-822-2242.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 09V481000

Manufacturer: Blue Bird Body Company

Report Received Date: 2009-12-17T00:00:00

Subject: Joint adhesive

Component: Structure

Potentially Affected Units: 223

Details

MFR Campaign Number: R10RF

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Blue bird is recalling certain model year 2010 all american d3 front engine model school buses manufactured from august 13, 2009 through october 24, 2009. adhesive for the inside panels adjacent to the rear center emergency door was omitted from the joints. these buses fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 221, "school bus body joint strength."

Consequence Summary: Without the required adhesive, there is an increased 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 february 12, 2010. 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-wihi.dqps~succ

NHTSA ID: 09V481000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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