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NHTSA recall 10V628000

Structure › Frame and members › Underbody shields

Blue Bird All American

Reported Dec 16, 2010143 vehicles affectedBLUE BIRD BODY COMPANYMaker’s number R11SUBuilt Apr 23, 2010 – Sep 11, 2010

The defect

Blue bird IS recalling certain model year 2011 all american D3 model school buses manufactured with 20 gauge outside side panels from april 23, 2010, through september 11, 2010. the side panel joint adhesive that IS required to be used to adhere the panels may not have been used during production. accordingly, these buses fail to comply with 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 side panel joints may not endure as intended and the panels may loosen or separate, increasing the risk of injury to passengers.

The remedy

Blue bird will notify owners and dealers add additional rivets free of charge. the safety recall began on january 26, 2011. owners may contact blue bird at 1-478-822-2242.

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Vehicles in this recall

Blue Bird All American
2011

Notes

Blue bird's recall campaign number IS r11su.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> .