Structure: bodyRecall 00V-219 · Blue Bird vehicles

BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY recall 00V-219 covers 25,839 Blue Bird vehicles for a structure: body problem, reported to NHTSA on August 17, 2000.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected25,8393 models

ReportedAug 17, 2000Owners notified Dec 18, 2000

Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 00V219000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by NHTSA (compliance).

What's wrong

The problem

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES. THESE BUSES FAIL TO MEET THE 60 PERCENT JOINT STRENGTH REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 221, "SCHOOL BUS BODY JOINT STRENGTH."

The risk

IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE ROOF MAY NOT BE SUPPORTED SUFFICIENTLY, CAUSING PERSONAL INJURY TO BUS OCCUPANTS.

What to do

The fix

OWNERS WILL BE CONTACTED AND ADVISED TO INSPECT EACH ROOF JOINT. OWNERS WILL INSTALL REPAIR RIVETS IN EACH JOINT FOUND TO HAVE INSUFFICIENT QUANTITY OF RIVETS IN EACH EXAMINED 8 INCH SECTION.

OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DECEMBER 18, 2000. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT BLUE BIRD AT 1-912-822-2242.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

3 models

Vehicles in this recall

Blue Bird Conventional1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999

Blue Bird Mini Bird1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999

Blue Bird TC20001993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999

Built from November 1, 1993 to December 6, 1999. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.