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2012 Blue Bird All American and Blue Bird Vision recall: roof and pillars

Blue Bird Body Company reported this safety recall on June 8, 2012. It covers about 11 vehicles.

vehicles affected
11
reported
Jun 8, 2012
owners notified
Jun 21, 2012

Structure: body: roof and pillars

What is wrong
Blue bird corporation (blue bird) is recalling certain model year 2012 all american and vision non-school buses manufactured from may 20, 2011, through october 20, 2012, equipped with specialty manufacturing inc. (smi) prolo roof hatches. Increased friction between the rear plate assemblies, p/no. 009327, and the nylon rear pop-up support, p/no. 008956, may result in an opening force of the prolo roof hatches that exceeds federal standard requirements. Thus, these hatches fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 217, "bus emergency exits and window retention and release."
Risk
In the event of an emergency, egress of the bus may be hindered possibly resulting in injury to the vehicle occupants.
Remedy
Blue bird will notify owners. Smi will provide service kits along with repair instructions to dealers and owners, free of charge. The safety recall began on june 21, 2012. Owners may contact blue bird at 1‑478‑822‑2242 or smi at 1‑800‑951‑7867.

Recall number 12V262000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 12V262000

Is there a recall on the 2012 Blue Bird All American and Blue Bird Vision roof and pillars?

Yes. Recall 12V262000, reported on June 8, 2012, covers about 11 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 12V262000?

Blue bird will notify owners. Smi will provide service kits along with repair instructions to dealers and owners, free of charge. The safety recall began on june 21, 2012. Owners may contact blue bird at 1‑478‑822‑2242 or smi at 1‑800‑951‑7867.

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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