2012 BLUE BIRD VISION RECALL - #13V332000
RECALL FOR STRUCTURE
Blue Bird Body Company is recalling certain model year 2007-2014 All American and Vision school buses manufactured March 10, 2006, through June 18, 2013; and equipped with optional transit sliding windows. Joint adhesive may not have been applied at the interior and exterior body window panel joints. Without the adhesive, these vehicles fail to conform to the standards of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 221, "School Bus Body Joint Strength."
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2012 BLUE BIRD VISION |
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| Manufacturer |
Blue Bird Body Company |
| Manufactured between |
3/10/2006 - 6/18/2013 |
| Recalled on |
8/6/2013 |
| Influenced by |
Blue Bird Body Company |
| Owners Notified on |
8/28/2013 |
| # Affected |
172 |
| Recalled for |
STRUCTURE |
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| Description |
Blue Bird Body Company is recalling certain model year 2007-2014 All American and Vision school buses manufactured March 10, 2006, through June 18, 2013; and equipped with optional transit sliding windows. Joint adhesive may not have been applied at the interior and exterior body window panel joints. Without the adhesive, these vehicles fail to conform to the standards of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 221, "School Bus Body Joint Strength." |
| Consequences |
In the event of a vehicle crash, there is an increased risk that the window panels may separate and fall onto occupants causing injury. |
| Corrective action |
Blue Bird will notify owners, and dealers will install additional rivets at the window panel joints, free of charge. The recall began on August 28, 2013. Owners may contact Blue Bird at 1-478-825-2021. Blue Bird's recall number is R13WM. |
| Notes |
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| See also |
2012 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY
2012 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, DELIVERY, HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
2012 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2012 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2012 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY, DOOR, HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
2012 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
2012 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
2012 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY, ROOF AND PILLARS
2012 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY, ROOF AND PILLARS
2012 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for SEATS
2012 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER, DELIVERY, HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
2012 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
2012 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
2012 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
2012 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
2012 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for SEATS, BARRIERS
2012 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for SEATS, BARRIERS
2012 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for PARKING BRAKE
2012 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for PARKING BRAKE
2012 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for PARKING BRAKE
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