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2008 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN RECALL - #09V205000

RECALL FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM : IGNITION

BLUE BIRD IS RECALLING 2,203 MODEL YEAR 2003 THROUGH 2010 ALL AMERICAN REAR ENGINE SCHOOL BUSES EQUIPPED WITH OPTIONAL PLUG STYLE VANDAL LOCKS MANUFACTURED FROM JULY 16, 2003 THROUGH APRIL 10, 2009. THE PLUG STYLE VANDAL LOCK IS NOT WIRED TO INHIBIT THE STARTER AT THE IGNITION SWITCH WHEN THE VANDAL LOCK IS IN THE LOCKED POSITION. THESE BUSES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 217, "BUS EMERGENCY EXITS AND WINDOW RETENTION AND RELEASE."

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Vehicle 2008 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Manufacturer BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY Manufactured between 7/16/2003 - 4/10/2009 Recalled on 6/9/2009 Influenced by BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY Owners Notified on 6/25/2009 # Affected 2,203 Recalled for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION   Description BLUE BIRD IS RECALLING 2,203 MODEL YEAR 2003 THROUGH 2010 ALL AMERICAN REAR ENGINE SCHOOL BUSES EQUIPPED WITH OPTIONAL PLUG STYLE VANDAL LOCKS MANUFACTURED FROM JULY 16, 2003 THROUGH APRIL 10, 2009. THE PLUG STYLE VANDAL LOCK IS NOT WIRED TO INHIBIT THE STARTER AT THE IGNITION SWITCH WHEN THE VANDAL LOCK IS IN THE LOCKED POSITION. THESE BUSES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 217, "BUS EMERGENCY EXITS AND WINDOW RETENTION AND RELEASE." Consequences THE VEHICLES CAN BE STARTED AND DRIVEN EVEN WHEN AN OWNER MAY THINK THEY CANNOT. Corrective action BLUE BIRD WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPAIR THE BUSES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 25, 2009. OWNER MAY CONTACT BLUE BIRD AT 1-478-422-2242. Notes BLUE BIRD'S RECALL CAMPAIGN NO. R09PE.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 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 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 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