Blue Bird Body Company | NHTSA Recall #10V628000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 10V628000 by Blue Bird Body Company. Includes 143 affected units, JOINT STRENGTH, component: STRUCTURE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Blue bird is recalling certain model year 2011 all american d3 model school buses manufactured with 20 gauge outside side panels from april 23, 2010, through september 11, 2010. the side panel joint adhesive that is required to be used to adhere the panels may not have been used during production. accordingly, these buses fail to comply with the joint strength requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 221, "school bus body joint strength."

Corrective Action

Blue bird will notify owners and dealers add additional rivets free of charge. the safety recall began on january 26, 2011. owners may contact blue bird at 1-478-822-2242.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 10V628000
Manufacturer: Blue Bird Body Company
Report Received Date: 2010-12-16T00:00:00
Subject: Joint strength
Component: Structure
Potentially Affected Units: 143

Details

MFR Campaign Number: R11SU
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Blue bird is recalling certain model year 2011 all american d3 model school buses manufactured with 20 gauge outside side panels from april 23, 2010, through september 11, 2010. the side panel joint adhesive that is required to be used to adhere the panels may not have been used during production. accordingly, these buses fail to comply with the joint strength requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 221, "school bus body joint strength."
Consequence Summary: In the event of a crash, the side panel joints may not endure as intended and the panels may loosen or separate, increasing the risk of injury to passengers.
Corrective Action: Blue bird will notify owners and dealers add additional rivets free of charge. the safety recall began on january 26, 2011. 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-yk3e-5zcy~fx4a
NHTSA ID: 10V628000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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