Blue Bird Body Company | NHTSA Recall #10V057000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 10V057000 by Blue Bird Body Company. Includes 31 affected units, OMITTED JOINT ADHESIVE, component: STRUCTURE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Blue bird has notified nhtsa about a noncompliance in certain model year 2010 all american rear engine school buses manufactured from august 27, 2009 through january 25, 2010. adhesive required for interior rear bulkhead panels was omitted. the 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 dealers will repair the buses free of charge. the safety recall began on march 26, 2010. owners may contact blue bird at 1-478-822-2242.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 10V057000
Manufacturer: Blue Bird Body Company
Report Received Date: 2010-03-02T00:00:00
Subject: Omitted joint adhesive
Component: Structure
Potentially Affected Units: 31

Details

MFR Campaign Number: R10RM
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Blue bird has notified nhtsa about a noncompliance in certain model year 2010 all american rear engine school buses manufactured from august 27, 2009 through january 25, 2010. adhesive required for interior rear bulkhead panels was omitted. the 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 dealers will repair the buses free of charge. the safety recall began on march 26, 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-sdak-zfgv-cwz7
NHTSA ID: 10V057000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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