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2008 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN RECALL - #08V229000

RECALL FOR STRUCTURE : BODY : ROOF AND PILLARS

BLUE BIRD IS RECALLING 23,464 MY 2005 THROUGH 2009 ALL AMERICAN AND VISION SCHOOL AND TRANSIT MODEL BUSES MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 22, 2004, AND MARCH 28, 2008, AND MY 2004 THROUGH 2007 ALL AMERICAN SCHOOL BUSES AND CONVENTIONAL MODEL SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED FROM MARCH 6, 2003, THROUGH JUNE 16, 2006. THE RIVET PATTERN MAY BE INCORRECT IN SECTIONS OF THE REAR ROOF SHEET JOINT THAT ATTACHES TO THE REAR ROOF CAP. WITHOUT THE APPROPRIATE AMOUNT OF ROOF RIVETS, THE BUSES FAIL TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO 221, "JOINT STRENGTH."

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Vehicle 2008 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Manufacturer BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY Manufactured between 3/6/2003 - 3/28/2008 Recalled on 5/20/2008 Influenced by BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY Owners Notified on 9/18/2008 # Affected 23,464 Recalled for STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS   Description BLUE BIRD IS RECALLING 23,464 MY 2005 THROUGH 2009 ALL AMERICAN AND VISION SCHOOL AND TRANSIT MODEL BUSES MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 22, 2004, AND MARCH 28, 2008, AND MY 2004 THROUGH 2007 ALL AMERICAN SCHOOL BUSES AND CONVENTIONAL MODEL SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED FROM MARCH 6, 2003, THROUGH JUNE 16, 2006. THE RIVET PATTERN MAY BE INCORRECT IN SECTIONS OF THE REAR ROOF SHEET JOINT THAT ATTACHES TO THE REAR ROOF CAP. WITHOUT THE APPROPRIATE AMOUNT OF ROOF RIVETS, THE BUSES FAIL TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO 221, "JOINT STRENGTH." Consequences IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THESE PANELS MAY SEPARATE EXPOSING THE OCCUPANTS TO INCREASED RISK OF INJURY. Corrective action BLUE BIRD WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND INSPECT AND REPAIR THE BUSES BY ADDING ADDITIONAL RIVETS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 18, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BLUE BIRD AT 478-822-2242. Notes BLUE BIRD RECALL NO. R08NC.CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV. See also 2008 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for PARKING BRAKE 2008 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for PARKING BRAKE 2008 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for VISIBILITY, GLASS, SIDE/REAR 2008 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for VISIBILITY, GLASS, SIDE/REAR 2008 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE, DIESEL 2008 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY 2008 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY 2008 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY, ROOF AND PILLARS 2008 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE, DIESEL 2008 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY 2008 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY 2008 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, IGNITION 2008 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for STEERING 2008 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for SEATS 2008 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for OTHER, SCHOOL BUS STOP ARM ASSEMBLY 2008 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY 2008 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY 2008 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 2008 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 2008 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 2008 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 2008 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for PARKING BRAKE 2008 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for SEATS, BARRIERS 2008 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL 2008 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 2008 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING 2008 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 2008 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING 2008 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for STRUCTURE 2008 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, COOLING SYSTEM 2008 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, COOLING SYSTEM, HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS 2008 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY 2008 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY 2008 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY 2008 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY 2008 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for EQUIPMENT 2008 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for SEATS, BARRIERS 2008 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for SEATS, BARRIERS 2008 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for PARKING BRAKE 2008 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for PARKING BRAKE