NHTSA Recall 08V229000: Roof and pillars (structure)
BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 23,464 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Blue Bird All American.
| NHTSA campaign | 08V229000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | R08NC |
| Component | STRUCTURE › BODY › ROOF AND PILLARS |
| Report received | May 20, 2008 |
| Owner notification | September 18, 2008 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Blue bird is recalling 23,464 my 2005 through 2009 all american and vision school and transit model buses manufactured from january 22, 2004, and march 28, 2008, and my 2004 through 2007 all american school buses and conventional model school buses manufactured from march 6, 2003, through june 16, 2006. The rivet pattern may be incorrect in sections of the rear roof sheet joint that attaches to the rear roof cap. Without the appropriate amount of roof rivets, the buses fail to conform with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no 221, "joint strength."
Safety risk
In the event of a crash, these panels may separate exposing the occupants to increased risk of injury.
Remedy
Blue bird will notify owners and inspect and repair the buses by adding additional rivets. The recall began on september 18, 2008. Owners may contact blue bird at 478-822-2242.
Notes
Blue bird recall no. R08nc.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 08V229000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Blue Bird All American | 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 |
| Blue Bird Vision | 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 |
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.