Body: roof and pillarsRecall 19V-707 · Blue Bird vehicles
Blue Bird Body Company recall 19V-707 covers 302 Blue Bird vehicles for a body: roof and pillars problem, reported to NHTSA on October 4, 2019. The manufacturer's latest report (2021 Q3) shows 73% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 19V707000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2019-2021 All American and Vision school buses. An insufficient number of rivets were installed in the roof sheets, allowing the roof sheets to separate in the event of a severe impact. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 221, "School Bus Body Joint Strength."
The risk
In the event of a crash, if the roof sheets separate, there is an increased risk of injury.
The fix
Blue Bird will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the roof joints and add the sufficient number of rivets, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began October 22, 2019. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R19AH.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
73%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from July 16, 2019 to August 27, 2019. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.