Vehicle Recall Archive for 2003 BLUE BIRD

Record ID

55252

Campaign Number

03V363000

Make of Vehicle

BLUE BIRD

Model of Vehicle

ALL AMERICAN

Year

2003

Make Campaign Number

R03GZ

Component Description

STRUCTURE:BODY

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.

Effect of Defect

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.

Fix Defect

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.

Manufacturers

BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY

Start of Manufacture

19981002

End of Manufacture

20030822

Type of Recall

VEHICLE

Number Affected

8088

Date Owners Notified

20031120

Initiated By

MFR

Responsible Maufacturer

BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY

Date Report Received

20031008

Part Number

571

Federal MV Safety Standard

221

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