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Blue Bird Body - Battery box mounting bracket may crack
Official notice
15 Feb 2017
Last checked
15 Feb 2017
An official NHTSA notice concerns Blue Bird Body - Battery box mounting bracket may crack. If the battery box detaches, it can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash. Published 2017-02-15.
What to do now
Blue bird will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and repair the buses, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on march 20, 2017. Owners may contact blue bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue bird's number for this recall is r17yy-sb.
Units affected
19,833
Recall number
R17YY-SB
Official notice
2017-02-15
The hazard
The hazard
If the battery box detaches, it can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
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Brand: Blue Bird Body. Contact: Blue Bird Body Company.
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Documents, notices & source
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