NHTSA Recall 07V292000: Glass, side/rear (visibility)
BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 192 vehicles. It affects 2006–2008 Blue Bird All American.
| NHTSA campaign | 07V292000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | R07LW |
| Component | VISIBILITY › GLASS, SIDE/REAR |
| Report received | July 3, 2007 |
| Owner notification | April 7, 2008 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Certain my 2006 through 2008 blue bird all american rear engine school and transit buses manufactured from january 14, 2005, through march 13, 2007, equipped with emergency push out windows. The subject buses were manufactured with incorrect number of emergency exits which does not comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 217, bus emergency exits and window retention and release.
Safety risk
The purpose of this standard is to minimize the likelihood of occupants being thrown from the bus and to provide a means of readily accessible emergency egress.
Remedy
Blue bird will notify owners and install additional emergency exit windows on each side of the subject buses free of charge. The recall began on april 7, 2008. Owners can contact blue bird at 478-822-2242.
Notes
Blue bird recall no. R07lw.customers may 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 07V292000
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.