Blue Bird ALL American, Vision (2004-2009): Structure
Recall 08V229000 · May 20, 2008 · Blue Bird Body Company
23,464
vehicles affected
23,464
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 08V229000
- Date
- May 20, 2008
- Maker
- Blue Bird Body Company
- Units affected
- 23,464
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Structure > Body > Roof and pillars
- Model years
- 2004-2009
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
BLUE BIRD IS RECALLING 23,464 MY 2005 THROUGH 2009 ALL AMERICAN AND VISION SCHOOL AND TRANSIT MODEL BUSES MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 22, 2004, AND MARCH 28, 2008, AND MY 2004 THROUGH 2007 ALL AMERICAN SCHOOL BUSES AND CONVENTIONAL MODEL SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED FROM MARCH 6, 2003, THROUGH JUNE 16, 2006. THE RIVET PATTERN MAY BE INCORRECT IN SECTIONS OF THE REAR ROOF SHEET JOINT THAT ATTACHES TO THE REAR ROOF CAP. WITHOUT THE APPROPRIATE AMOUNT OF ROOF RIVETS, THE BUSES FAIL TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO 221, "JOINT STRENGTH."
What can happen
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THESE PANELS MAY SEPARATE EXPOSING THE OCCUPANTS TO INCREASED RISK OF INJURY.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
BLUE BIRD WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND INSPECT AND REPAIR THE BUSES BY ADDING ADDITIONAL RIVETS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 18, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BLUE BIRD AT 478-822-2242.
Vehicles covered
2 models, 11 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Blue Bird | All American | 2004-2009 |
| Blue Bird | Vision | 2005-2009 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 08V229000?
2 models: Blue Bird All American (2004-2009), Blue Bird Vision (2005-2009), about 23,464 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 08V229000?
BLUE BIRD WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND INSPECT AND REPAIR THE BUSES BY ADDING ADDITIONAL RIVETS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 18, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BLUE BIRD AT 478-822-2242.
What can happen?
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THESE PANELS MAY SEPARATE EXPOSING THE OCCUPANTS TO INCREASED RISK OF INJURY.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.