Defect Description For Recall
Blue Bird Is Recalling 23,464 My 2005 Through 2009 All American And Vision School And Transit Model Buses Manufactured From January 22, 2004, And March 28, 2008, And My 2004 Through 2007 All American School Buses And Conventional Model School Buses Manufactured From March 6, 2003, Through June 16, 2006. The Rivet Pattern May Be Incorrect In SeCTIons Of The Rear Roof Sheet Joint That Attaches To The Rear Roof Cap. Without The Appropriate Amount Of Roof Rivets, The Buses Fail To Conform With The Requirements Of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No 221, “Joint Strength.”
Make Of Vehicle
BLUE BIRD
Model Of Vehicle
VISION
Year
2005
Recall Campaign Number
08V229000
Component Description
Structure:Body:Roof And Pillars
Effect Of Defect
In The Event Of A Crash, These Panels May Separate Exposing The Occupants To Increased Risk Of Injury.
Fix Defect
Blue Bird Will Notify Owners And Inspect And Repair The Buses By Adding Additional Rivets. The Recall Began On September 18, 2008. Owners May Contact Blue Bird At 478-822-2242.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Blue Bird Body Company
Start Of Manufacture
20030306
End Of Manufacture
20080328
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
23464
Date Owners Notified
20080918
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Blue Bird Body Company
Date Report Received
20080520
Make Campaign Number
R08NC
Part Number
571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
221