NHTSA Recall 09V481000: Body (structure)
BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 223 vehicles. It affects 2010 Blue Bird All American D3.
| NHTSA campaign | 09V481000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | R10RF |
| Component | STRUCTURE › BODY |
| Report received | December 17, 2009 |
| Owner notification | February 12, 2010 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Blue bird is recalling certain model year 2010 all american d3 front engine model school buses manufactured from august 13, 2009 through october 24, 2009. Adhesive for the inside panels adjacent to the rear center emergency door was omitted from the joints. These buses fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 221, "school bus body joint strength."
Safety risk
Without the required adhesive, there is an increased 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 february 12, 2010. Owners may contact blue bird at 1-478-822-2242.
Notes
Blue bird's recall campaign number is r10rf.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 09V481000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Blue Bird All American D3 | 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.