2012 BLUE BIRD VISION RECALL - #12V261000
RECALL FOR STRUCTURE : BODY : ROOF AND PILLARS
BLUE BIRD CORPORATION (BLUE BIRD) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 THROUGH 2013 ALL AMERICAN AND VISION SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED FROM APRIL 7, 2011, THROUGH MARCH 21, 2012, EQUIPPED WITH SPECIALTY MANUFACTURING INC. (SMI) PROLO ROOF HATCHES. INCREASED FRICTION BETWEEN THE REAR PLATE ASSEMBLIES, P/NO. 009327, AND THE NYLON REAR POP-UP SUPPORT, P/NO. 008956, MAY RESULT IN AN OPENING FORCE OF THE PROLO ROOF HATCHES THAT EXCEEDS FEDERAL STANDARD REQUIREMENTS. THUS, THESE HATCHES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 217, "BUS EMERGENCY EXITS AND WINDOW RETENTION AND RELEASE."
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2012 BLUE BIRD VISION |
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| Manufacturer |
BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY |
| Manufactured between |
4/7/2011 - 3/21/2012 |
| Recalled on |
6/11/2012 |
| Influenced by |
BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY |
| Owners Notified on |
6/21/2012 |
| # Affected |
1,406 |
| Recalled for |
STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS |
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| Description |
BLUE BIRD CORPORATION (BLUE BIRD) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 THROUGH 2013 ALL AMERICAN AND VISION SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED FROM APRIL 7, 2011, THROUGH MARCH 21, 2012, EQUIPPED WITH SPECIALTY MANUFACTURING INC. (SMI) PROLO ROOF HATCHES. INCREASED FRICTION BETWEEN THE REAR PLATE ASSEMBLIES, P/NO. 009327, AND THE NYLON REAR POP-UP SUPPORT, P/NO. 008956, MAY RESULT IN AN OPENING FORCE OF THE PROLO ROOF HATCHES THAT EXCEEDS FEDERAL STANDARD REQUIREMENTS. THUS, THESE HATCHES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 217, "BUS EMERGENCY EXITS AND WINDOW RETENTION AND RELEASE." |
| Consequences |
IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY, EGRESS OF THE BUS MAY BE HINDERED POSSIBLY RESULTING IN INJURY TO THE VEHICLE OCCUPANTS. |
| Corrective action |
BLUE BIRD WILL NOTIFY OWNERS. SMI WILL PROVIDE SERVICE KITS ALONG WITH REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS TO DEALERS AND OWNERS, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 21, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BLUE BIRD AT 1-478-822-2242 OR SMI AT 1-800-951-7867. |
| Notes |
BLUE BIRD?S RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER IS R12VE.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 STRUCTURE, BODY, DOOR, HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
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 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
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