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NHTSARecalled Oct 4, 2019 · #19V707000

Roof Sheets May Separate/FMVSS 221

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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

Product details

Product
Roof Sheets May Separate/FMVSS 221
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Blue Bird Body Company
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

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.

View the official CPSC notice