2005 Blue Bird All American recall: roof and pillars
Blue Bird Body Company reported this safety recall on July 22, 2004. It covers about 233 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 233
- reported
- Jul 22, 2004
- owners notified
- Aug 16, 2004
Structure: body: roof and pillars
- What is wrong
- Certain my 2005 blue bird all american model school buses manufactured from may 24 through july 12, 2004. These buses fail to comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no 221, school bus body joint strength. The rivet pattern may be incorrect in sections of the rear roof sheet joint that attaches to the rear roof cap.
- Risk
- In the event of a crash, these panels could separate, exposing vehicle occupants to increased risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Blue bird will notify its customers and provide instructions and parts to add additional rivets as needed. The recall began august 16, 2004. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact blue bird at 478‑822‑2242.
Recall number 04V362000
Affected vehicles
Questions about recall 04V362000
Is there a recall on the 2005 Blue Bird All American roof and pillars?
Yes. Recall 04V362000, reported on July 22, 2004, covers about 233 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 04V362000?
Blue bird will notify its customers and provide instructions and parts to add additional rivets as needed. The recall began august 16, 2004. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact blue bird at 478‑822‑2242.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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