2012 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN RECALL - #11V504000
RECALL FOR STRUCTURE : BODY : DOOR : HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
BLUE BIRD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 ALL AMERICAN AND VISION SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED FROM AUGUST 2, 2011, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 14, 2011, EQUIPPED WITH SPECTAL INDUSTRIES VERTICAL EMERGENCY EXIT WINDOWS. INCORRECT RIVETS MAY HAVE BEEN USED TO ATTACH THE HANDLES THAT AN OCCUPANT WOULD USE TO OPEN THE WINDOW IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY. THE PART NUMBERS FOR THE BLUE BIRD BUSES ARE AS FOLLOWS: 129185, 129195, 129197, 129199, 129201, 129202, 129203, 129205, 129207, 129209, 129210, 129228, 129230, 129232, 129234, 129236, 129238, 129240, 129242, AND 129243.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2012 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN |
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| Manufacturer |
BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY |
| Manufactured between |
8/10/2011 - 9/14/2011 |
| Recalled on |
10/18/2011 |
| Influenced by |
BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY |
| Owners Notified on |
12/6/2011 |
| # Affected |
59 |
| Recalled for |
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS |
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| Description |
BLUE BIRD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 ALL AMERICAN AND VISION SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED FROM AUGUST 2, 2011, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 14, 2011, EQUIPPED WITH SPECTAL INDUSTRIES VERTICAL EMERGENCY EXIT WINDOWS. INCORRECT RIVETS MAY HAVE BEEN USED TO ATTACH THE HANDLES THAT AN OCCUPANT WOULD USE TO OPEN THE WINDOW IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY. THE PART NUMBERS FOR THE BLUE BIRD BUSES ARE AS FOLLOWS: 129185, 129195, 129197, 129199, 129201, 129202, 129203, 129205, 129207, 129209, 129210, 129228, 129230, 129232, 129234, 129236, 129238, 129240, 129242, AND 129243. |
| Consequences |
IF THE HANDLE IS ACTUATED DURING A NON-EMERGENCY SITUATION AND DETACHES, THE EMERGENCY WINDOW CANNOT BE RE-SECURED, POSING A RISK THAT CHILDREN MAY FALL OR CLIMB OUT. HOWEVER, IF THE HANDLE WERE TO DETACH DURING AN EMERGENCY, THE EXIT WINDOW WILL OPEN AND EGRESS THROUGH THE WINDOW WILL NOT BE HINDERED. |
| Corrective action |
BLUE BIRD WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND PROVIDE REPAIR KITS, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR ABOUT NOVEMBER 14, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BLUE BIRD AT 1-478-822-2242. |
| Notes |
BLUE BIRD'S RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER IS R11TN.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 |
2012 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY
2012 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2012 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2012 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for SEATS, BARRIERS
2012 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
2012 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
2012 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
2012 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY, ROOF AND PILLARS
2012 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY, ROOF AND PILLARS
2012 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for SEATS
2012 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for STRUCTURE
2012 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE
2012 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE
2012 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for STEERING
2012 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for STEERING
2012 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, COOLING SYSTEM
2012 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, COOLING SYSTEM, HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS
2012 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
2012 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
2012 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, EXHAUST SYSTEM
2012 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, EXHAUST SYSTEM
2012 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE
2012 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE
2012 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
2012 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
2012 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for SEATS
2012 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for EQUIPMENT
2012 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for SEATS, BARRIERS
2012 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for SEATS, BARRIERS
2012 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for PARKING BRAKE
2012 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for PARKING BRAKE
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