NHTSA Recall 04V213000: Structure
BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 297 vehicles. It affects 2005 Blue Bird All American.
| NHTSA campaign | 04V213000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | R04HS |
| Component | STRUCTURE |
| Report received | May 5, 2004 |
| Owner notification | June 10, 2004 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
All american school buses manufactured between january 10 and april 20, 2004, which the inside panels adjacent to the rear center emergency door (or rear center emergency window on rear engine models) do not comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 221, school bus body joint strength. Adhesive was inadvertentlt omitted from these joints on the affected population.
Safety risk
The vehicle occupants may be seriously injured in the event of a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Owners will be notified to make an appointment with their blue bird distributor to have the inside rear panels removed and properly adhere the panels. Owner notification is expected to begin june 9, 2004. 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 04V213000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Blue Bird All American | 2005 |
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.