Structure: bodyRecall 03V-363 · Blue Bird vehicles

BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY recall 03V-363 covers 8,088 Blue Bird vehicles for a structure: body problem, reported to NHTSA on October 8, 2003.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected8,0882 models

ReportedOct 8, 2003Owners notified Nov 20, 2003

Complaints since1Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 03V363000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 221, "SCHOOL BUS BODY JOINT STRENGTH." ONE OR MORE OF THE BOLTS ATTACHING THE DRIVER'S PLATFORM TO THE FLOOR STRUCTURE WAS OMITTED.

The risk

THE REAR OF THE DRIVER'S PLATFORM MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RETAINED IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH WHICH COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF INJURY OR DEATH TO PASSENGERS.

What to do

The fix

BLUE BIRD WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND INSPECT AND REPAIR THE AFFECTED UNITS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 20, 2003. 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 478-822-2242.

ALSO, CUSTOMERS CAN 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.

2 models

Vehicles in this recall

Blue Bird ALL American1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004

Blue Bird TC20001991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000

Built from August 31, 1990 to August 22, 2003. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.