2011 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN RECALL - #10V628000
RECALL FOR STRUCTURE : FRAME AND MEMBERS : UNDERBODY SHIELDS
BLUE BIRD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 ALL AMERICAN D3 MODEL SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED WITH 20 GAUGE OUTSIDE SIDE PANELS FROM APRIL 23, 2010, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 11, 2010. THE SIDE PANEL JOINT ADHESIVE THAT IS REQUIRED TO BE USED TO ADHERE THE PANELS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN USED DURING PRODUCTION. ACCORDINGLY, THESE BUSES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE JOINT STRENGTH REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 221, "SCHOOL BUS BODY JOINT STRENGTH."
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2011 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN |
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| Manufacturer |
BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY |
| Manufactured between |
4/23/2010 - 9/11/2010 |
| Recalled on |
12/20/2010 |
| Influenced by |
BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY |
| Owners Notified on |
1/26/2011 |
| # Affected |
143 |
| Recalled for |
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS |
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| Description |
BLUE BIRD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 ALL AMERICAN D3 MODEL SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED WITH 20 GAUGE OUTSIDE SIDE PANELS FROM APRIL 23, 2010, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 11, 2010. THE SIDE PANEL JOINT ADHESIVE THAT IS REQUIRED TO BE USED TO ADHERE THE PANELS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN USED DURING PRODUCTION. ACCORDINGLY, THESE BUSES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE JOINT STRENGTH REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 221, "SCHOOL BUS BODY JOINT STRENGTH." |
| Consequences |
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SIDE PANEL JOINTS MAY NOT ENDURE AS INTENDED AND THE PANELS MAY LOOSEN OR SEPARATE, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO PASSENGERS. |
| Corrective action |
BLUE BIRD WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS ADD ADDITIONAL RIVETS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 26, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BLUE BIRD AT 1-478-822-2242. |
| Notes |
BLUE BIRD'S RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER IS R11SU.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 |
2011 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
2011 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for SEATS
2011 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for SEATS
2011 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2011 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2011 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY
2011 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for PARKING BRAKE
2011 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2011 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2011 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for SEATS, BARRIERS
2011 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
2011 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
2011 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
2011 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
2011 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2011 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING
2011 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2011 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING
2011 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for SEATS
2011 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for STRUCTURE
2011 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE
2011 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE
2011 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, COOLING SYSTEM
2011 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, COOLING SYSTEM, HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS
2011 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
2011 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
2011 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, EXHAUST SYSTEM
2011 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, EXHAUST SYSTEM
2011 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE
2011 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE
2011 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
2011 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
2011 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for SEATS
2011 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for EQUIPMENT
2011 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for SEATS, BARRIERS
2011 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for SEATS, BARRIERS
2011 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for PARKING BRAKE
2011 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for PARKING BRAKE
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