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NHTSA campaign 03V363000

BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY recall 03V363000

CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 221, "SCHOOL BUS BODY JOINT STRENGTH." ONE OR MORE OF THE BOLTS ATTACHING THE DRIVER'S PLATFORM TO THE FLOOR STRUCTURE WAS OMITTED.

Reported 10/08/2003

What can happen

THE REAR OF THE DRIVER'S PLATFORM MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RETAINED IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH WHICH COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF INJURY OR DEATH TO PASSENGERS.

Repair

BLUE BIRD WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND INSPECT AND REPAIR THE AFFECTED UNITS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 20, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT BLUE BIRD AT 478-822-2242.

Components

  • Structure: Body

Affected years and models

A listed year and model does not mean every vehicle in that group is recalled. Use the VIN lookup to confirm a specific vehicle.

2004 Blue Bird ALL AMERICANView records2003 Blue Bird ALL AMERICANView records2002 Blue Bird ALL AMERICANView records2001 Blue Bird ALL AMERICANView records2000 Blue Bird ALL AMERICANView records2000 Blue Bird TC2000View records1999 Blue Bird ALL AMERICANView records1999 Blue Bird TC2000View records1998 Blue Bird TC2000View records1997 Blue Bird TC2000View records1996 Blue Bird TC2000View records1995 Blue Bird TC2000View records1994 Blue Bird TC2000View records1993 Blue Bird TC2000View records1992 Blue Bird TC2000View records1991 Blue Bird TC2000View records