Recall 00V-219: 1993–1999 Blue Bird Conventional, 1993–1999 Blue Bird Mini Bird and 1 more
BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY recall for structure, reported to NHTSA on Aug 17, 2000, covering about 25,839 vehicles.
The problem
Vehicle description: school buses. These buses fail to meet the 60 percent joint strength requirements of FMVSS no. 221, "school bus body joint strength."
The risk
In the event of a vehicle crash, the roof may not be supported sufficiently, causing personal injury to bus occupants.
The fix
Owners will be contacted and advised to inspect each roof joint. Owners will install repair rivets in each joint found to have insufficient quantity of rivets in each examined 8 inch section.
Notes
Owner notification began december 18, 2000. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact blue bird at 1-912-822-2242.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Recall details
| Manufacturer | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY |
|---|---|
| Component | Structure › Body |
| Recall started by | NHTSA (Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance) |
| NHTSA campaign number | 00V219000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Blue Bird Conventional | 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999 | All years |
| Blue Bird Mini Bird | 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999 | All years |
| Blue Bird TC2000 | 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999 | All years |
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 00V-219?
Vehicle description: school buses. These buses fail to meet the 60 percent joint strength requirements of FMVSS no. 221, "school bus body joint strength."
How is recall 00V-219 fixed?
Owners will be contacted and advised to inspect each roof joint. Owners will install repair rivets in each joint found to have insufficient quantity of rivets in each examined 8 inch section.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.