2012 Blue Bird All American and Blue Bird Vision recall: hinge and attachments
Blue Bird Body Company reported this safety recall on October 18, 2011. It covers about 59 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 59
- reported
- Oct 18, 2011
- owners notified
- Dec 6, 2011
Structure: body: door: hinge and attachments
- What is wrong
- Blue bird is recalling certain model year 2012 all american and vision school buses manufactured from august 2, 2011, through september 14, 2011, equipped with spectal industries vertical emergency exit windows. Incorrect rivets may have been used to attach the handles that an occupant would use to open the window in the event of an emergency. The part numbers for the blue bird buses are as follows: 129185, 129195, 129197, 129199, 129201, 129202, 129203, 129205, 129207, 129209, 129210, 129228, 129230, 129232, 129234, 129236, 129238, 129240, 129242, and 129243.
- Risk
- If the handle is actuated during a non-emergency situation and detaches, the emergency window cannot be re-secured, posing a risk that children may fall or climb out. However, if the handle were to detach during an emergency, the exit window will open and egress through the window will not be hindered.
- Remedy
- Blue bird will notify owners, and provide repair kits, free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or about november 14, 2011. Owners may contact blue bird at 1‑478‑822‑2242.
Recall number 11V504000
Affected vehicles
- Blue Bird All American 2012 2012
- Blue Bird Vision 2012 2012
Questions about recall 11V504000
Is there a recall on the 2012 Blue Bird All American and Blue Bird Vision hinge and attachments?
Yes. Recall 11V504000, reported on October 18, 2011, covers about 59 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 11V504000?
Blue bird will notify owners, and provide repair kits, free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or about november 14, 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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