BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN 2019: STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 19V707000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| BLUE BIRD | ALL AMERICAN | 2019 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2019-10-22 | 2019-10-04 | 2019-10-07 |
Production Dates: 2019-07-17 - 2019-08-25
Manufacturers Involved: Blue Bird Body Company
Manufacturer Campaign Number: R19AH
Component: STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 302
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 221
Blue Bird Body Company "Blue Bird" is recalling certain 2019-2021 All American and Vision school buses. An insufficient number of rivets were installed in the roof sheets, allowing the roof sheets to separate in the event of a severe impact. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard "FMVSS" number 221, "School Bus Body Joint Strength."
In the event of a crash, if the roof sheets separate, there is an increased risk of injury.
Blue Bird will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the roof joints and add the sufficient number of rivets, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began October 22, 2019. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R19AH.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.safercar.gov.
