Defect Description For Recall
Blue Bird Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2010 All American D3 Front Engine Model School Buses Manufactured From August 13, 2009 Through October 24, 2009. Adhesive For The Inside Panels Adjacent To The Rear Center Emergency Door Was Omitted From The Joints. These Buses Fail To Conform To The Requirements Of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 221, “School Bus Body Joint Strength.”
Make Of Vehicle
BLUE BIRD
Model Of Vehicle
ALL AMERICAN D3
Year
2010
Recall Campaign Number
09V481000
Component Description
Structure:Body
Effect Of Defect
Without The Required Adhesive, There Is An Increased Risk Of Injury To The Bus Occupants In The Event Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
Blue Bird Will Notify Owners And Repair The Buses Free Of Charge. The Safety Recall Began On February 12, 2010. Owners May Contact Blue Bird At 1-478-822-2242.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Blue Bird Body Company
Start Of Manufacture
20090413
End Of Manufacture
20091024
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
223
Date Owners Notified
20100212
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Blue Bird Body Company
Date Report Received
20091217
Make Campaign Number
R10RF
Part Number
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
221