NHTSA Recall 12V261000: Roof and pillars (structure)
BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1,406 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Blue Bird All American.
| NHTSA campaign | 12V261000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | R12VE |
| Component | STRUCTURE › BODY › ROOF AND PILLARS |
| Report received | June 8, 2012 |
| Owner notification | June 21, 2012 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Blue bird corporation (blue bird) is recalling certain model year 2012 through 2013 all american and vision school buses manufactured from april 7, 2011, through march 21, 2012, equipped with specialty manufacturing inc. (smi) prolo roof hatches. Increased friction between the rear plate assemblies, p/no. 009327, and the nylon rear pop-up support, p/no. 008956, may result in an opening force of the prolo roof hatches that exceeds federal standard requirements. Thus, these hatches fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 217, "bus emergency exits and window retention and release."
Safety risk
In the event of an emergency, egress of the bus may be hindered possibly resulting in injury to the vehicle occupants.
Remedy
Blue bird will notify owners. Smi will provide service kits along with repair instructions to dealers and owners, free of charge. The safety recall began on june 21, 2012. Owners may contact blue bird at 1-478-822-2242 or smi at 1-800-951-7867.
Notes
Blue birds recall campaign number is r12ve.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 12V261000
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.