2003-2010 Blue Bird All American recall: ignition
Blue Bird Body Company reported this safety recall on June 9, 2009. It covers about 2,203 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 2,203
- reported
- Jun 9, 2009
- owners notified
- Jun 25, 2009
Electrical system: ignition
- What is wrong
- Blue bird is recalling 2,203 model year 2003 through 2010 all american rear engine school buses equipped with optional plug style vandal locks manufactured from july 16, 2003 through april 10, 2009. The plug style vandal lock is not wired to inhibit the starter at the ignition switch when the vandal lock is in the locked position. These buses fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 217, "bus emergency exits and window retention and release."
- Risk
- The vehicles can be started and driven even when an owner may think they cannot.
- Remedy
- Blue bird will notify owners and repair the buses free of charge. The safety recall began on june 25, 2009. Owner may contact blue bird at 1‑478‑422‑2242.
Recall number 09V205000
Affected vehicles
Questions about recall 09V205000
Is there a recall on the 2003-2010 Blue Bird All American ignition?
Yes. Recall 09V205000, reported on June 9, 2009, covers about 2,203 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 09V205000?
Blue bird will notify owners and repair the buses free of charge. The safety recall began on june 25, 2009. Owner may contact blue bird at 1‑478‑422‑2242.
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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