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2012 BLUE BIRD VISION 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.

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Vehicle 2012 BLUE BIRD VISION Manufacturer BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY Manufactured between 8/2/2011 - 8/28/2011 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   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 VISION Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY 2012 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, DELIVERY, HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS 2012 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 2012 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 2012 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR 2012 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR 2012 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY, ROOF AND PILLARS 2012 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY, ROOF AND PILLARS 2012 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for SEATS 2012 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for STRUCTURE 2012 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER, DELIVERY, HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS 2012 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY 2012 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY 2012 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY 2012 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY 2012 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for SEATS, BARRIERS 2012 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for SEATS, BARRIERS 2012 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for PARKING BRAKE 2012 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for PARKING BRAKE 2012 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for PARKING BRAKE