Blue Bird Recall 03V363000: Structure, Body

NHTSA recall 03V363000 · announced October 8, 2003 · filed by Blue Bird Body Company · 8,088 units affected

The problem

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.

The risk

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.

What to do

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.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

ALSO, CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 1999 Blue Bird All American
• 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
• 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
• 2000 Blue Bird Tc2000

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.