NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 10V628000
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS
Published December 20, 2010 · Recall initiated: December 16, 2010
What's the hazard
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."
What to do
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 details
- Brand
- BLUE BIRD
- Model
- ALL AMERICAN
- Manufacturer
- Blue Bird Body Company
- Lot
- 2011 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US