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Blue Bird Body - Joint strength
Official notice
16 Dec 2010
Last checked
16 Dec 2010
An official NHTSA notice concerns Blue Bird Body - Joint strength. In the event of a crash, the side panel joints may not endure as intended and the panels may loosen or separate, increasing the risk of injury to passengers. Published 2010-12-16.
What to do now
Blue bird will notify owners and dealers add additional rivets free of charge. The safety recall began on january 26, 2011. Owners may contact blue bird at 1-478-822-2242.
Units affected
143
Recall number
R11SU
Official notice
2010-12-16
The hazard
The hazard
In the event of a crash, the side panel joints may not endure as intended and the panels may loosen or separate, increasing the risk of injury to passengers.
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Brand: Blue Bird Body. Contact: Blue Bird Body Company.
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