NHTSA Recall 13V332000: Structure
Blue Bird Body Company reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 172 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Blue Bird All American.
| NHTSA campaign | 13V332000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | R13WM |
| Component | STRUCTURE |
| Report received | July 31, 2013 |
| Owner notification | August 28, 2013 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Blue Bird Body Company is recalling certain model year 2007-2014 All American and Vision school buses manufactured March 10, 2006, through June 18, 2013; and equipped with optional transit sliding windows. Joint adhesive may not have been applied at the interior and exterior body window panel joints. Without the adhesive, these vehicles fail to conform to the standards of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 221, "School Bus Body Joint Strength."
Safety risk
In the event of a vehicle crash, there is an increased risk that the window panels may separate and fall onto occupants causing injury.
Remedy
Blue Bird will notify owners, and dealers will install additional rivets at the window panel joints, free of charge. The recall began on August 28, 2013. Owners may contact Blue Bird at 1-478-825-2021. Blue Bird's recall number is R13WM.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 13V332000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Blue Bird All American | 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 |
| Blue Bird Vision | 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 |
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.