NHTSA Recall 03V363000: Body (structure)
BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 8,088 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Blue Bird All American.
| NHTSA campaign | 03V363000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | R03GZ |
| Component | STRUCTURE › BODY |
| Report received | October 8, 2003 |
| Owner notification | November 20, 2003 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety 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.
Remedy
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.
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 recall 03V363000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Blue Bird All American | 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 |
| Blue Bird TC2000 | 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.