Blue Bird Body Company | NHTSA Recall #24V543000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 24V543000 by Blue Bird Body Company. Affecting 2019-2023 vision, all american front engine, and all american rear engine school buses Includes 16,708 affected units, Insufficient Roof Joint Strength/FMVSS 221, component: STRUCTURE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

2019-2023 vision, all american front engine, and all american rear engine school buses

Defect Summary

Blue bird bus company (blue bird) is recalling certain 2019-2023 vision, all american front engine, and all american rear engine school buses. an exterior roof joint may have been manufactured with insufficient strength that can allow the roof panels to separate in a crash. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 221, "school bus body joint strength."

Corrective Action

Dealers will inspect the roof panel joints and install additional rivets as necessary, free of charge. owner notification letters were mailed september 17, 2024. owners may contact blue bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 24V543000
Report Received Date: 2024-07-19T00:00:00
Subject: Insufficient roof joint strength/fmvss 221
Component: Structure
Potentially Affected Units: 16,708

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Blue bird bus company (blue bird) is recalling certain 2019-2023 vision, all american front engine, and all american rear engine school buses. an exterior roof joint may have been manufactured with insufficient strength that can allow the roof panels to separate in a crash. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 221, "school bus body joint strength."
Consequence Summary: Roof panels that separate during a crash can increase the risk of injury.
Corrective Action: Dealers will inspect the roof panel joints and install additional rivets as necessary, free of charge. owner notification letters were mailed september 17, 2024. owners may contact blue bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 6.51

Metadata

SID: row-8uf2-3hzq~69df
NHTSA ID: 24V543000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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