Blue Bird recall: Structure
What is wrong
Blue bird has notified NHTSA about a noncompliance in certain model year 2010 all american rear engine school buses manufactured from august 27, 2009 through january 25, 2010. Adhesive required for interior rear bulkhead panels was omitted. The buses fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 221, "school bus body joint strength."
What could happen
Without the required adhesive, there is an increased risk of injury to the bus occupants in the event of a crash.
The fix
Blue bird will notify owners and dealers will repair the buses free of charge. The safety recall began on march 26, 2010. Owners may contact blue bird at 1-478-822-2242.
Vehicles covered
- Blue Bird All American 2010
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 10V057000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Blue Bird Body Company
- Reported to NHTSA
- Mar 2, 2010
- Owners notified
- Mar 26, 2010
- Vehicles or items affected
- 31
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Aug 27, 2009 to Jan 25, 2010
- Part
- Structure › Body
- Maker's own recall number
- R10RM
- Safety standard
- FMVSS 221
Notes
Blue bird's recall campaign number is r10rm.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Blue Bird recall: Equipment Oct 11, 2024
- Blue Bird recall: Structure Jul 19, 2024
- Blue Bird recall: Structure Nov 20, 2023
- Blue Bird recall: Power train Apr 18, 2023
- Blue Bird recall: Electrical system Jul 14, 2022
- Blue Bird recall: Fuel system, diesel May 4, 2021
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.