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2010 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 2010 BLUE BIRD MICRO BIRD 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   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 2010 BLUE BIRD MICRO BIRD Recall for SEATS 2010 BLUE BIRD MICRO BIRD Recall for SEATS 2010 BLUE BIRD MICRO BIRD Recall for EQUIPMENT, OTHER, LABELS 2010 BLUE BIRD MICRO BIRD Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY 2010 BLUE BIRD MICRO BIRD Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY 2010 BLUE BIRD MICRO BIRD Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY 2010 BLUE BIRD MICRO BIRD Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY 2010 BLUE BIRD MICRO BIRD Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY 2010 BLUE BIRD MICRO BIRD Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY 2010 BLUE BIRD MICRO BIRD Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY 2010 BLUE BIRD MICRO BIRD Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY