Recall 19V707000 — STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS Defect in 2019-2021 BLUE BIRD VISION TRANSIT BUS

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RECALL This recall affects up to 302 vehicles.

Recall Summary

NHTSA Campaign 19V707000
Manufacturer Blue Bird Body Company
Vehicles Affected 302
Component STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
Date Notified
Affected Vehicles

Defect Description

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."

Safety Consequence

In the event of a crash, if the roof sheets separate, there is an increased risk of injury.

Remedy

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.

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