BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN 2011 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS Recall — Campaign 10V628000
Reference copy of an official recall record (no advice provided). Campaign: 10V628000. Record: 82484. Vehicle: BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN. Component: STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS.
Overview
| Campaign Number | 10V628000 |
|---|---|
| Record ID | 82484 |
| Make / Model | BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN |
| Model Year | 2011 |
| Component | STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS |
| Manufacturer | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY |
| Potentially Affected Units | 143 |
| Action Date | 2011-01-26 |
| Report Date | 2010-12-16 |
| Notification Date | 2010-12-20 |
| Manufacturing Begin | 2010-04-23 |
| Manufacturing End | 2010-09-11 |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Do Not Sell | No |
Official summary
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."
Official consequence
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.
Official 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.
Official notes
BLUE BIRD'S RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER IS R11SU.OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> .
Full record fields (non-empty)
| Record ID | 82484 |
|---|---|
| NHTSA Campaign Number | 10V628000 |
| Make | BLUE BIRD |
| Model | ALL AMERICAN |
| Model Year | 2011 |
| Manufacturer Campaign Number | R11SU |
| Component | STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS |
| Manufacturer Name | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY |
| Manufacturing Begin Date | 2010-04-23 |
| Manufacturing End Date | 2010-09-11 |
| Record Type Code | V |
| Potentially Affected Units | 143 |
| Action Date | 2011-01-26 |
| Initiator Code | MFR |
| Manufacturer (Display) | Blue Bird Body Company |
| Report Date | 2010-12-16 |
| Notification Date | 2010-12-20 |
| Additional Field 17 | 571 |
| Additional Field 18 | 221 |
| Official Summary | 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." |
| Official Consequence | 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. |
| Official 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. |
| Official Notes / Contact | BLUE BIRD'S RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER IS R11SU.OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> . |
| NHTSA Record Key | 000038698000866034000000274 |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Do Not Sell | No |
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