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Blue Bird Body - Joint separation fmvss 221
Official notice
11 Mar 2014
Last checked
11 Mar 2014
An official NHTSA notice concerns Blue Bird Body - Joint separation fmvss 221. A joint separation between the rear wheelhousing and body gusset panel may increase the risk the injury to bus occupants in the event of a crash. Published 2014-03-11.
What to do now
Blue bird will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the joint connections and install a two part adhesive and mechanical fasteners, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on april 24, 2014. Owners may contact blue bird at 1-478-822-2242. Blue bird's number for this recall is r14xc.
Units affected
526
Recall number
R14XC
Official notice
2014-03-11
The hazard
The hazard
A joint separation between the rear wheelhousing and body gusset panel may increase the risk the injury to bus occupants in the event of a crash.
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Brand: Blue Bird Body. Contact: Blue Bird Body Company.
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