2007-2014 Blue Bird All American and Blue Bird Vision recall: structure

Blue Bird Body Company reported this safety recall on July 31, 2013. It covers about 172 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 172
reported: Jul 31, 2013
owners notified: Aug 28, 2013
related complaints: 6

Structure

What is wrong: Blue Bird Body Company is recalling certain model year 2007-2014 All American and Vision school buses manufactured March 10, 2006, through June 18, 2013; and equipped with optional transit sliding windows. Joint adhesive may not have been applied at the interior and exterior body window panel joints. Without the adhesive, these vehicles fail to conform to the standards of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 221, "School Bus Body Joint Strength."
Risk: In the event of a vehicle crash, there is an increased risk that the window panels may separate and fall onto occupants causing injury.
Remedy: Blue Bird will notify owners, and dealers will install additional rivets at the window panel joints, free of charge. The recall began on August 28, 2013. Owners may contact Blue Bird at 1‑478‑825‑2021. Blue Bird's recall number is R13WM.

Recall number 13V332000

Affected vehicles

Blue Bird All American 2007-2014 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014
Blue Bird Vision 2007-2014 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 6 complaints about body problems.

2011 Blue Bird All American 2012 Blue Bird All American 2013 Blue Bird All American 2014 Blue Bird All American 2011 Blue Bird Vision 2012 Blue Bird Vision 2013 Blue Bird Vision 2014 Blue Bird Vision

Questions about recall 13V332000

Is there a recall on the 2007-2014 Blue Bird All American and Blue Bird Vision structure?

Yes. Recall 13V332000, reported on July 31, 2013, covers about 172 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 13V332000?

Blue Bird will notify owners, and dealers will install additional rivets at the window panel joints, free of charge. The recall began on August 28, 2013. Owners may contact Blue Bird at 1‑478‑825‑2021. Blue Bird's recall number is R13WM.

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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