NHTSA Recall 05V190000: Structure
BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 575 vehicles. It affects 2006 Blue Bird All American.
| NHTSA campaign | 05V190000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | R05JR |
| Component | STRUCTURE |
| Report received | April 26, 2005 |
| Owner notification | May 26, 2005 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Certain blue bird my 2006 all american front and rear engine school buses manufactured from december 6, 2004, through april 8, 2005. The interior side wall panels fail to conform to the joint strength requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 221, school bus body joint strength.
Safety risk
In the event of a crash, the panels can separate exposing the passengers to serious injury.
Remedy
Blue bird will notify its customers and repair the affected buses free of charge. The recall began may 26, 2005. Owners may contact blue bird at 478-822-2242.
Notes
Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 05V190000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Blue Bird All American | 2006 |
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.