Recall 05V-190: 2006 Blue Bird ALL American
BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY recall for structure, reported to NHTSA on Apr 26, 2005, covering about 575 vehicles.
The problem
Certain blue bird my 2006 all american front and rear engine school buses manufactured from december 6, 2004, through april 8, 2005. The interior side wall panels fail to conform to the joint strength requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 221, school bus body joint strength.
The risk
In the event of a crash, the panels can separate exposing the passengers to serious injury.
The fix
Blue bird will notify its customers and repair the affected buses free of charge. The recall began may 26, 2005. Owners may contact blue bird at 478-822-2242.
Notes
Customers 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 http://www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
| Manufacturer | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY |
|---|---|
| Component | Structure |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 05V190000 |
Vehicles in this recall
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 05V-190?
Certain blue bird my 2006 all american front and rear engine school buses manufactured from december 6, 2004, through april 8, 2005. The interior side wall panels fail to conform to the joint strength requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 221, school bus body joint strength.
How is recall 05V-190 fixed?
Blue bird will notify its customers and repair the affected buses free of charge. The recall began may 26, 2005. Owners may contact blue bird at 478-822-2242.
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.