Recall 13V332000: 2007–2014 Blue Bird ALL American, 2007–2014 Blue Bird Vision
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Jul 31, 2013
- Vehicles affected
- 172
- Models
- 2
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
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."
The 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.
The fix
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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Affected vehicles
- 2007 Blue Bird ALL American
- 2008 Blue Bird ALL American
- 2009 Blue Bird ALL American
- 2010 Blue Bird ALL American
- 2011 Blue Bird ALL American
- 2012 Blue Bird ALL American
- 2013 Blue Bird ALL American
- 2014 Blue Bird ALL American
- 2007 Blue Bird Vision
- 2008 Blue Bird Vision
- 2009 Blue Bird Vision
- 2010 Blue Bird Vision
- 2011 Blue Bird Vision
- 2012 Blue Bird Vision
- 2013 Blue Bird Vision
- 2014 Blue Bird Vision
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 13V332000
- Manufacturer campaign
- R13WM
- Manufacturer
- Blue Bird Body Company
- Owner letters
- Aug 28, 2013
- Components
- Structure (Body & Structure)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology