NHTSA recall 05V190000
Structure
Blue Bird All American
Reported Apr 26, 2005575 vehicles affectedBLUE BIRD BODY COMPANYMaker’s number R05JRBuilt Dec 6, 2004 – Apr 8, 2005
The defect
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.
The risk
In the event of a crash, the panels can separate exposing the passengers to serious injury.
The remedy
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.