2004 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN RECALL - #03V363000
RECALL FOR STRUCTURE : BODY
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.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2004 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN |
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| Manufacturer |
BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY |
| Manufactured between |
10/2/1998 - 8/22/2003 |
| Recalled on |
10/23/2003 |
| Influenced by |
BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY |
| Owners Notified on |
11/20/2003 |
| # Affected |
8,088 |
| Recalled for |
STRUCTURE:BODY |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
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. |
| Corrective action |
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. |
| Notes |
ALSO, CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
| See also |
2004 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, FOUNDATION COMPONENTS, HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
2004 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for SEAT BELTS, FRONT, ANCHORAGE
2004 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for SEATS
2004 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for SEAT BELTS
2004 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
2004 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2004 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
2004 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for OTHER, SCHOOL BUS STOP ARM ASSEMBLY
2004 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for OTHER, SCHOOL BUS STOP ARM ASSEMBLY
2004 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, 12V/24V/48V BATTERY
2004 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE, DIESEL
2004 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY, ROOF AND PILLARS
2004 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY, ROOF AND PILLARS
2004 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, IGNITION
2004 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for SEATS
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