Blue Bird recall: Structure
What is wrong
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 could happen
In the event of a crash, the side panel joints may not endure as intended and the panels may loosen or separate, increasing the risk of injury to passengers.
The fix
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.
Vehicles covered
- Blue Bird All American 2011
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 10V628000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Blue Bird Body Company
- Reported to NHTSA
- Dec 16, 2010
- Owners notified
- Jan 26, 2011
- Vehicles or items affected
- 143
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Apr 23, 2010 to Sep 11, 2010
- Part
- Structure › Frame and members › Underbody shields
- Maker's own recall number
- R11SU
- Safety standard
- FMVSS 221
Notes
Blue bird's recall campaign number is r11su.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.