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2008-2009 Blue Bird All American, Blue Bird Micro Bird and others recall: school bus stop arm assembly

Blue Bird Body Company reported this safety recall on August 25, 2009. It covers about 3,736 vehicles.

vehicles affected
3,736
reported
Aug 25, 2009
owners notified
Sep 24, 2009

Other: school bus stop arm assembly

What is wrong
Blue bird is recalling certain model year 2008 and 2009 all american, vision, and micro bird school buses manufactured between april 18, 2008 and february 11, 2009, equipped with specialty manufacturing, inc. (smi) 000290 LED light kits. A change to the wire used in the LED light kits may reduce the effective life of the lights used on the stop arms. The lights may stop functioning without warning.
Risk
Should the LED lights stop functioning, visibility of a stopped bus would be decreased, possibly endangering a child or pedestrian to injury by passing vehicles.
Remedy
Blue bird will notify owners and the buses will be repaired free of charge. Repairs will be performed by smi. The safety recall began on september 24, 2009. Owners may contact smi warranty service at 1‑800‑951‑7867 or blue bird at 1‑478‑822‑2242.

Recall number 09V335000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 09V335000

Is there a recall on the 2008-2009 Blue Bird All American, Blue Bird Micro Bird and others school bus stop arm assembly?

Yes. Recall 09V335000, reported on August 25, 2009, covers about 3,736 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 09V335000?

Blue bird will notify owners and the buses will be repaired free of charge. Repairs will be performed by smi. The safety recall began on september 24, 2009. Owners may contact smi warranty service at 1‑800‑951‑7867 or blue bird at 1‑478‑822‑2242.

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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