Blue Bird Body Company | NHTSA Recall #19V707000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 19V707000 by Blue Bird Body Company. Affecting 2019-2021 all american and vision school buses Includes 302 affected units, Roof Sheets May Separate/FMVSS 221, component: STRUCTURE, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModels2019-2021 all american and vision school buses
Defect Summary
Blue bird body company (blue bird) is recalling certain 2019-2021 all american and vision school buses. an insufficient number of rivets were installed in the roof sheets, allowing the roof sheets to separate in the event of a severe impact. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 221, "school bus body joint strength."
Corrective Action
Blue bird will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the roof joints and add the sufficient number of rivets, as necessary, free of charge. the recall began october 22, 2019. owners may contact blue bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. blue bird's number for this recall is r19ah.