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2008-2010 Blue Bird Micro Bird recall: roof and pillars

Blue Bird Body Company reported this safety recall on December 17, 2009. It covers about 1,702 vehicles.

vehicles affected
1,702
reported
Dec 17, 2009
owners notified
Dec 29, 2009

Structure: body: roof and pillars

What is wrong
Blue bird is recalling certain model year 2008 through 2010 micro bird school buses manufactured from august 28, 2007 through october 29, 2009. An incorrect number of rivets may have been installed in the front roof cap that attaches to the front roof sheet. These buses fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 221, "school bus body joint strength."
Risk
An inadequate number of rivets in the roof would increase the risk of injury to the bus occupants in the event of a crash.
Remedy
Blue bird will notify owners and repair the buses free of charge. The safety recall began on december 29, 2009. Owners may contact blue bird at 1‑478‑822‑2242.

Recall number 09V479000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 09V479000

Is there a recall on the 2008-2010 Blue Bird Micro Bird roof and pillars?

Yes. Recall 09V479000, reported on December 17, 2009, covers about 1,702 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 09V479000?

Blue bird will notify owners and repair the buses free of charge. The safety recall began on december 29, 2009. Owners may contact 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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