2008 BLUE BIRD VISION RECALL - #08V229000
RECALL FOR STRUCTURE : BODY : ROOF AND PILLARS
BLUE BIRD IS RECALLING 23,464 MY 2005 THROUGH 2009 ALL AMERICAN AND VISION SCHOOL AND TRANSIT MODEL BUSES MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 22, 2004, AND MARCH 28, 2008, AND MY 2004 THROUGH 2007 ALL AMERICAN SCHOOL BUSES AND CONVENTIONAL MODEL SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED FROM MARCH 6, 2003, THROUGH JUNE 16, 2006. THE RIVET PATTERN MAY BE INCORRECT IN SECTIONS OF THE REAR ROOF SHEET JOINT THAT ATTACHES TO THE REAR ROOF CAP. WITHOUT THE APPROPRIATE AMOUNT OF ROOF RIVETS, THE BUSES FAIL TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO 221, "JOINT STRENGTH."
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| Vehicle |
2008 BLUE BIRD VISION |
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| Manufacturer |
BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY |
| Manufactured between |
3/6/2003 - 3/28/2008 |
| Recalled on |
5/20/2008 |
| Influenced by |
BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY |
| Owners Notified on |
9/18/2008 |
| # Affected |
23,464 |
| Recalled for |
STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS |
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| Description |
BLUE BIRD IS RECALLING 23,464 MY 2005 THROUGH 2009 ALL AMERICAN AND VISION SCHOOL AND TRANSIT MODEL BUSES MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 22, 2004, AND MARCH 28, 2008, AND MY 2004 THROUGH 2007 ALL AMERICAN SCHOOL BUSES AND CONVENTIONAL MODEL SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED FROM MARCH 6, 2003, THROUGH JUNE 16, 2006. THE RIVET PATTERN MAY BE INCORRECT IN SECTIONS OF THE REAR ROOF SHEET JOINT THAT ATTACHES TO THE REAR ROOF CAP. WITHOUT THE APPROPRIATE AMOUNT OF ROOF RIVETS, THE BUSES FAIL TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO 221, "JOINT STRENGTH." |
| Consequences |
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THESE PANELS MAY SEPARATE EXPOSING THE OCCUPANTS TO INCREASED RISK OF INJURY. |
| Corrective action |
BLUE BIRD WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND INSPECT AND REPAIR THE BUSES BY ADDING ADDITIONAL RIVETS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 18, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BLUE BIRD AT 478-822-2242. |
| Notes |
BLUE BIRD RECALL NO. R08NC.CUSTOMERS MAY 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 VISION Recall for STEERING, COLUMN
2008 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for VISIBILITY, WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER, SWITCH/WIRING
2008 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
2008 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for PARKING BRAKE
2008 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE, DIESEL
2008 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE
2008 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY, ROOF AND PILLARS
2008 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE, DIESEL
2008 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
2008 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
2008 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, 12V/24V/48V BATTERY, CABLES
2008 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, COOLING SYSTEM, FAN
2008 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for SEATS
2008 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for STEERING, HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
2008 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for SEATS
2008 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for OTHER, SCHOOL BUS STOP ARM ASSEMBLY
2008 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2008 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2008 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2008 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2008 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
2008 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
2008 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for SEATS, BARRIERS
2008 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for STRUCTURE
2008 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
2008 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
2008 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
2008 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
2008 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, 12V/24V/48V BATTERY, CABLES
2008 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, STARTER ASSEMBLY
2008 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING
2008 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for SEATS, BARRIERS
2008 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for SEATS, BARRIERS
2008 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for PARKING BRAKE
2008 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for PARKING BRAKE
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