NHTSA Recall 10V101000: Headlights (exterior lighting)
BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 421 vehicles. It affects 2010 Blue Bird All American.
| NHTSA campaign | 10V101000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | R10RR |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING › HEADLIGHTS |
| Report received | March 16, 2010 |
| Owner notification | April 14, 2010 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Blue bird has notified NHTSA about a defect in certain model year 2010 all american school buses manufactured from may 13, 2009 through february 26, 2010. The wiring harness for the rear tag light may be of insufficient length resulting in the harness being routed improperly and exposing the connector to the environment which could cause the connector to corrode. Corrosion could cause a direct short in the tag light circuit. A short in the tag light wiring circuit, which includes the headlight low beam circuit, could cause sudden loss of headlight low beams.
Safety risk
Loss of low beam headlights while the vehicle is in operation could impair the driver's vision and result in a crash.
Remedy
Blue bird will notify owners and repair the buses by installing the correct length harness free of charge. The safety recall began on april 14, 2010. Owners may contact blue bird at 1-478-822-2242.
Notes
Blue bird's recall campaign number is r10rr.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 10V101000
| 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.