NHTSA recall 95V190000
Structure › Body
Blue Bird All American and 1 more
Reported Oct 11, 199555 vehicles affectedBLUE BIRD BODY COMPANYBuilt Jun 1, 1995 – Jun 1, 1995
The defect
An improper mix of adhesive was applied to the interior side panel joints resulting in the buses failing to conform to the joint strength requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 221, "school bus body joint strength.":
The risk
Consequence of non-compliance: in the event of a collision, the side panel of the bus may not protect the occupants at the level required fmvss no. 221
The remedy
Dealers will inspect and repair with correct adhesive if the sealer was not cured properly.