NHTSA Recall 07V501000: Equipment
BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 17 vehicles. It affects 2008 Blue Bird Micro Bird.
| NHTSA campaign | 07V501000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | R07MN |
| Component | EQUIPMENT |
| Report received | October 29, 2007 |
| Owner notification | February 4, 2008 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Certain 2008 blue bird micro bird school buses manufactured between september 5 and october 15, 2007. The subject buses were manufactured without a rear emergency door audible alarm/buzzer which fails to comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 217, 'bus emergency exits and window retention and release.'
Safety risk
This standard establishes requirements for the retention of windows other than windshields in buses, and establishes operating forces, opening dimensions, and markings for bus emergency exits. The purpose o f 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 repair the buses free of charge. The recall began on february 4, 2008. Owners can contact blue bird at 478-822-2242.
Notes
Blue bird recall no. R07mn.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 07V501000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Blue Bird Micro Bird | 2008 |
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.