EAGLE VISION 2019: STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
| Make : EAGLE | Model : VISION | Year : 2019 |
| Build Dates : 2019-07-16 - 2019-08-27 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 19V707000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 2019-10-22 | Date Received by ODI: 2019-10-04 | Date Added to Database: 2019-10-07 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Blue Bird Body Company | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: R19AH | ||
| Component: STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 302 | ||
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Summary:
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." |
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Consequence:
In the event of a crash, if the roof sheets separate, there is an increased risk of injury. |
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Remedy:
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. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 221 | |
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Notes:
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. |
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