NHTSA recall 09V286000
Structure › Body
Blue Bird All American
Reported Jul 23, 200935 vehicles affectedBLUE BIRD BODY COMPANYMaker’s number R09PLBuilt May 13, 2009 – Jun 17, 2009
The defect
Blue bird IS recalling 35 model year 2010 all american school buses manufactured from may 13 through june 17, 2009. insufficient rivets were installed in the rear headliner panel. these buses fail to conform with the joint strength requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 221, "school bus body joint strength."
The risk
Bus passengers may sustain injuries in the event of a vehicle crash.
The remedy
Blue bird will notify owners and repair the buses free of charge. the safety recall began on august 14, 2009. owners may contact blue bird at 1-478-422-2242.