NHTSA Recall 09V286000: Body (structure)
BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 35 vehicles. It affects 2010 Blue Bird All American.
| NHTSA campaign | 09V286000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | R09PL |
| Component | STRUCTURE › BODY |
| Report received | July 23, 2009 |
| Owner notification | August 14, 2009 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Blue bird is recalling 35 model year 2010 all american school buses manufactured from may 13 through june 17, 2009. Insufficient rivets were installed in the rear headliner panel. These buses fail to conform with the joint strength requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 221, "school bus body joint strength."
Safety risk
Bus passengers may sustain injuries in the event of a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Blue bird will notify owners and repair the buses free of charge. The safety recall began on august 14, 2009. Owners may contact blue bird at 1-478-422-2242.
Notes
Blue bird's recall campaign no. R09pl.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 09V286000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Blue Bird All American | 2010 |
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.