NHTSA Recall 09V205000: Ignition (electrical system)
BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 2,203 vehicles. It affects 2003–2010 Blue Bird All American.
| NHTSA campaign | 09V205000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | R09PE |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › IGNITION |
| Report received | June 9, 2009 |
| Owner notification | June 25, 2009 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Blue bird is recalling 2,203 model year 2003 through 2010 all american rear engine school buses equipped with optional plug style vandal locks manufactured from july 16, 2003 through april 10, 2009. The plug style vandal lock is not wired to inhibit the starter at the ignition switch when the vandal lock is in the locked position. These buses fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 217, "bus emergency exits and window retention and release."
Safety risk
The vehicles can be started and driven even when an owner may think they cannot.
Remedy
Blue bird will notify owners and repair the buses free of charge. The safety recall began on june 25, 2009. Owner may contact blue bird at 1-478-422-2242.
Notes
Blue bird's recall campaign no. R09pe.owners 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 <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Vehicles covered by recall 09V205000
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.