Blue Bird Bus Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2019-2023 Vision, All American Front Engine, and All American Rear Engine school buses. An exterior roof joint may have been manufactured with insufficient strength that can allow the roof panels to separate in a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 221, “School Bus Body Joint Strength.”
Blue Bird Body Company – Insufficient Roof Joint Strength/FMVSS 221
| Report Received Date | 07/19/2024 |
| NHTSA ID | 24V543000 |
| Consequence Summary | Roof panels that separate during a crash can increase the risk of injury. |
| Corrective Action | Dealers will inspect the roof panel joints and install additional rivets as necessary, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet determined a notification schedule. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. |
| Recall Code | NR (Not Reported) |
| Potentially Affected | 16708 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=24V543000) |
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