NHTSA recall 10V057000
Structure › Body
Blue Bird All American
Reported Mar 2, 201031 vehicles affectedBLUE BIRD BODY COMPANYMaker’s number R10RMBuilt Aug 27, 2009 – Jan 25, 2010
The defect
Blue bird has notified nhtsa about a noncompliance in certain model year 2010 all american rear engine school buses manufactured from august 27, 2009 through january 25, 2010. adhesive required for interior rear bulkhead panels was omitted. the 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 dealers will repair the buses free of charge. the safety recall began on march 26, 2010. owners may contact blue bird at 1-478-822-2242.