Recall 03V363000 — STRUCTURE:BODY Defect in 1991-2004 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN
RECALL This recall affects up to 8,088 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 03V363000 |
| Manufacturer | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY |
| Vehicles Affected | 8,088 |
| Component | STRUCTURE:BODY |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
1991 BLUE BIRD TC2000, 1992 BLUE BIRD TC2000, 1993 BLUE BIRD TC2000, 1994 BLUE BIRD TC2000, 1995 BLUE BIRD TC2000, 1996 BLUE BIRD TC2000, 1997 BLUE BIRD TC2000, 1998 BLUE BIRD TC2000, 1999 BLUE BIRD TC2000, 1999 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN, 2000 BLUE BIRD TC2000, 2000 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN, 2001 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN, 2002 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN, 2003 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN, 2004 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN
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Defect Description
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.
Safety Consequence
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.
Remedy
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.
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