BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN 2006: STRUCTURE
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 05V190000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| BLUE BIRD | ALL AMERICAN | 2006 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2005-05-26 | 2005-04-26 | 2005-05-02 |
Production Dates: 2004-12-06 - 2005-04-08
Manufacturers Involved: Blue Bird Body Company
Manufacturer Campaign Number: R05JR
Component: STRUCTURE
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 575
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Regulation Part Number: 571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 221
CERTAIN BLUE BIRD MY 2006 ALL AMERICAN FRONT AND REAR ENGINE SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED FROM DECEMBER 6, 2004, THROUGH APRIL 8, 2005. THE INTERIOR SIDE WALL PANELS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE JOINT STRENGTH REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 221, SCHOOL BUS BODY JOINT STRENGTH.
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE PANELS CAN SEPARATE EXPOSING THE PASSENGERS TO SERIOUS INJURY.
BLUE BIRD WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND REPAIR THE AFFECTED BUSES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN MAY 26, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BLUE BIRD AT 478-822-2242.
CUSTOMERS 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.
