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Blue Bird Body - Insufficient roof joint strength fmvss 221
Official notice
19 Jul 2024
Last checked
19 Jul 2024
An official NHTSA notice concerns Blue Bird Body - Insufficient roof joint strength fmvss 221. Roof panels that separate during a crash can increase the risk of injury. Published 2024-07-19.
What to do now
Dealers will inspect the roof panel joints and install additional rivets as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed september 17, 2024. Owners may contact blue bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242.
Units affected
16,708
Recall number
NR (Not Reported)
Official notice
2024-07-19
The hazard
The hazard
Roof panels that separate during a crash can increase the risk of injury.
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Brand: Blue Bird Body. Contact: Blue Bird Body Company.
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