NHTSA recall 09V481000
Structure › Body
Blue Bird All American D3
Reported Dec 17, 2009223 vehicles affectedBLUE BIRD BODY COMPANYMaker’s number R10RFBuilt Apr 13, 2009 – Oct 24, 2009
The defect
Blue bird IS recalling certain model year 2010 all american D3 front engine model school buses manufactured from august 13, 2009 through october 24, 2009. adhesive for the inside panels adjacent to the rear center emergency door was omitted from the joints. these buses fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 221, "school bus body joint strength."
The risk
Without the required adhesive, there IS an increased risk of injury to the bus occupants in the event of a crash.
The remedy
Blue bird will notify owners and repair the buses free of charge. the safety recall began on february 12, 2010. owners may contact blue bird at 1-478-822-2242.