Recall 14V110000 — STRUCTURE:BODY Defect in 2014-2014 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN
RECALL This recall affects up to 526 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 14V110000 |
| Manufacturer | Blue Bird Body Company |
| Vehicles Affected | 526 |
| Component | STRUCTURE:BODY |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain model year 2014 Vision and All American school buses manufactured January 21, 2013, through February 28, 2013. In the affected vehicles, the joint between the rear wheelhousing and body gusset panel may have partially separated during manufacturing. Thus, these vehicles do not conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 221, "School Bus Body Joint Strength."
Safety Consequence
A joint separation between the rear wheelhousing and body gusset panel may increase the risk the injury to bus occupants in the event of a crash.
Remedy
Blue Bird will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the joint connections and install a two part adhesive and mechanical fasteners, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on April 24, 2014. Owners may contact Blue Bird at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R14XC.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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