2009 BLUE BIRD MICRO BIRD RECALL - #09V479000
RECALL FOR STRUCTURE : BODY : ROOF AND PILLARS
BLUE BIRD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008 THROUGH 2010 MICRO BIRD SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED FROM AUGUST 28, 2007 THROUGH OCTOBER 29, 2009. AN INCORRECT NUMBER OF RIVETS MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED IN THE FRONT ROOF CAP THAT ATTACHES TO THE FRONT ROOF SHEET. THESE BUSES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE 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 |
2009 BLUE BIRD MICRO BIRD |
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| Manufacturer |
BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY |
| Manufactured between |
8/28/2007 - 10/29/2009 |
| Recalled on |
12/17/2009 |
| Influenced by |
OFFICE OF VEHICLE SAFETY AND COMPLIANCE |
| Owners Notified on |
12/29/2009 |
| # Affected |
1,702 |
| Recalled for |
STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS |
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| Description |
BLUE BIRD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008 THROUGH 2010 MICRO BIRD SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED FROM AUGUST 28, 2007 THROUGH OCTOBER 29, 2009. AN INCORRECT NUMBER OF RIVETS MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED IN THE FRONT ROOF CAP THAT ATTACHES TO THE FRONT ROOF SHEET. THESE BUSES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 221, "SCHOOL BUS BODY JOINT STRENGTH." |
| Consequences |
AN INADEQUATE NUMBER OF RIVETS IN THE ROOF WOULD INCREASE THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE BUS OCCUPANTS IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH. |
| Corrective action |
BLUE BIRD WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPAIR THE BUSES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 29, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BLUE BIRD AT 1-478-822-2242. |
| Notes |
BLUE BIRD'S CAMPAIGN NUMBER IS R09PY.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 |
2009 BLUE BIRD MICRO BIRD Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, TURN SIGNAL
2009 BLUE BIRD MICRO BIRD Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
2009 BLUE BIRD MICRO BIRD Recall for SEATS
2009 BLUE BIRD MICRO BIRD Recall for SEATS
2009 BLUE BIRD MICRO BIRD Recall for OTHER, SCHOOL BUS STOP ARM ASSEMBLY
2009 BLUE BIRD MICRO BIRD Recall for EQUIPMENT, OTHER, LABELS
2009 BLUE BIRD MICRO BIRD Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
2009 BLUE BIRD MICRO BIRD Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
2009 BLUE BIRD MICRO BIRD Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
2009 BLUE BIRD MICRO BIRD Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
2009 BLUE BIRD MICRO BIRD Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
2009 BLUE BIRD MICRO BIRD Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
2009 BLUE BIRD MICRO BIRD Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
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