Blue Bird Body Company | NHTSA Recall #11V504000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 11V504000 by Blue Bird Body Company. Includes 59 affected units, DOOR HANDLE RIVETS, component: STRUCTURE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Blue bird is recalling certain model year 2012 all american and vision school buses manufactured from august 2, 2011, through september 14, 2011, equipped with spectal industries vertical emergency exit windows. incorrect rivets may have been used to attach the handles that an occupant would use to open the window in the event of an emergency. the part numbers for the blue bird buses are as follows: 129185, 129195, 129197, 129199, 129201, 129202, 129203, 129205, 129207, 129209, 129210, 129228, 129230, 129232, 129234, 129236, 129238, 129240, 129242, and 129243.

Corrective Action

Blue bird will notify owners, and provide repair kits, free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin on or about november 14, 2011. owners may contact blue bird at 1-478-822-2242.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 11V504000
Manufacturer: Blue Bird Body Company
Report Received Date: 2011-10-18T00:00:00
Subject: Door handle rivets
Component: Structure
Potentially Affected Units: 59

Details

MFR Campaign Number: R11TN
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Blue bird is recalling certain model year 2012 all american and vision school buses manufactured from august 2, 2011, through september 14, 2011, equipped with spectal industries vertical emergency exit windows. incorrect rivets may have been used to attach the handles that an occupant would use to open the window in the event of an emergency. the part numbers for the blue bird buses are as follows: 129185, 129195, 129197, 129199, 129201, 129202, 129203, 129205, 129207, 129209, 129210, 129228, 129230, 129232, 129234, 129236, 129238, 129240, 129242, and 129243.
Consequence Summary: If the handle is actuated during a non-emergency situation and detaches, the emergency window cannot be re-secured, posing a risk that children may fall or climb out. however, if the handle were to detach during an emergency, the exit window will open and egress through the window will not be hindered.
Corrective Action: Blue bird will notify owners, and provide repair kits, free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin on or about november 14, 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-fbbn~rezy_h4mv
NHTSA ID: 11V504000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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