NHTSA Recall 09V479000: Roof and pillars (structure)
BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1,702 vehicles. It affects 2008–2010 Blue Bird Micro Bird.
| NHTSA campaign | 09V479000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | R09PY |
| Component | STRUCTURE › BODY › ROOF AND PILLARS |
| Report received | December 17, 2009 |
| Owner notification | December 29, 2009 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance |
Defect
Blue bird is recalling certain model year 2008 through 2010 micro bird school buses manufactured from august 28, 2007 through october 29, 2009. An incorrect number of rivets may have been installed in the front roof cap that attaches to the front roof sheet. These buses fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 221, "school bus body joint strength."
Safety risk
An inadequate number of rivets in the roof would increase the risk of injury to the bus occupants in the event of a crash.
Remedy
Blue bird will notify owners and repair the buses free of charge. The safety recall began on december 29, 2009. Owners may contact blue bird at 1-478-822-2242.
Notes
Blue bird's campaign number is r09py.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 09V479000
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.