2011 Blue Bird All American recall: underbody shields
Blue Bird Body Company reported this safety recall on December 16, 2010. It covers about 143 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 143
- reported
- Dec 16, 2010
- owners notified
- Jan 26, 2011
Structure: frame and members: underbody shields
- What is wrong
- Blue bird is recalling certain model year 2011 all american d3 model school buses manufactured with 20 gauge outside side panels from april 23, 2010, through september 11, 2010. The side panel joint adhesive that is required to be used to adhere the panels may not have been used during production. Accordingly, these buses fail to comply with the joint strength requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 221, "school bus body joint strength."
- Risk
- In the event of a crash, the side panel joints may not endure as intended and the panels may loosen or separate, increasing the risk of injury to passengers.
- Remedy
- Blue bird will notify owners and dealers add additional rivets free of charge. The safety recall began on january 26, 2011. Owners may contact blue bird at 1‑478‑822‑2242.
Recall number 10V628000
Affected vehicles
Questions about recall 10V628000
Is there a recall on the 2011 Blue Bird All American underbody shields?
Yes. Recall 10V628000, reported on December 16, 2010, covers about 143 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 10V628000?
Blue bird will notify owners and dealers add additional rivets free of charge. The safety recall began on january 26, 2011. 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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