NHTSA Recall 04V362000: Roof and pillars (structure)
BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 233 vehicles. It affects 2005 Blue Bird All American.
| NHTSA campaign | 04V362000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | R04HV |
| Component | STRUCTURE › BODY › ROOF AND PILLARS |
| Report received | July 22, 2004 |
| Owner notification | August 16, 2004 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Certain my 2005 blue bird all american model school buses manufactured from may 24 through july 12, 2004. These buses fail to comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no 221, school bus body joint strength. The rivet pattern may be incorrect in sections of the rear roof sheet joint that attaches to the rear roof cap.
Safety risk
In the event of a crash, these panels could separate, exposing vehicle occupants to increased risk of injury.
Remedy
Blue bird will notify its customers and provide instructions and parts to add additional rivets as needed. The recall began august 16, 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 04V362000
| 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.