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NHTSA recall 09V205000

Electrical system › Ignition

Blue Bird All American

Reported Jun 9, 20092,203 vehicles affectedBLUE BIRD BODY COMPANYMaker’s number R09PEBuilt Jul 16, 2003 – Apr 10, 2009

The defect

Blue bird IS recalling 2,203 model year 2003 through 2010 all american rear engine school buses equipped with optional plug style vandal locks manufactured from july 16, 2003 through april 10, 2009. the plug style vandal lock IS not wired to inhibit the starter at the ignition switch when the vandal lock IS in the locked position. these buses fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 217, "bus emergency exits and window retention and release."

The risk

The vehicles can be started and driven even when an owner may think they cannot.

The remedy

Blue bird will notify owners and repair the buses free of charge. the safety recall began on june 25, 2009. owner may contact blue bird at 1-478-422-2242.

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Vehicles in this recall

Blue Bird All American
20032004200520062007200820092010

Notes

Blue bird's recall campaign no. R09pe.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 <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .