Blue Bird Structure Recall 13V332000 (172 Vehicles)

The problem

Blue Bird Body Company is recalling certain model year 2007-2014 All American and Vision school buses manufactured March 10, 2006, through June 18, 2013; and equipped with optional transit sliding windows. Joint adhesive may not have been applied at the interior and exterior body window panel joints. Without the adhesive, these vehicles fail to conform to the standards of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 221, "School Bus Body Joint Strength."

The risk

In the event of a vehicle crash, there is an increased risk that the window panels may separate and fall onto occupants causing injury.

The fix

Blue Bird will notify owners, and dealers will install additional rivets at the window panel joints, free of charge. The recall began on August 28, 2013. Owners may contact Blue Bird at 1-478-825-2021. Blue Bird's recall number is R13WM.

Contacts

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

What to do

Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
Call a dealer. Any authorized Blue Bird dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 13V332000.
Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicle	Complaints	Recalls	Grade
2007 Blue Bird All American	4	21	F
2008 Blue Bird All American	4	32	F
2009 Blue Bird All American	3	33	F
2010 Blue Bird All American	0	42	F
2011 Blue Bird All American	0	35	F
2012 Blue Bird All American	0	30	F
2013 Blue Bird All American	1	28	F
2014 Blue Bird All American	0	26	F
2007 Blue Bird Vision	0	21	B
2008 Blue Bird Vision	1	30	C
2009 Blue Bird Vision	6	28	C
2010 Blue Bird Vision	2	25	C
2011 Blue Bird Vision	0	22	C
2012 Blue Bird Vision	1	19	B
2013 Blue Bird Vision	2	25	C
2014 Blue Bird Vision	0	22	C

Vehicle

Complaints

Recalls

Grade

2007 Blue Bird All American

2008 Blue Bird All American

2009 Blue Bird All American

2010 Blue Bird All American

2011 Blue Bird All American

2012 Blue Bird All American

2013 Blue Bird All American

2014 Blue Bird All American

2007 Blue Bird Vision

2008 Blue Bird Vision

2009 Blue Bird Vision

2010 Blue Bird Vision

2011 Blue Bird Vision

2012 Blue Bird Vision

2013 Blue Bird Vision

2014 Blue Bird Vision

Questions

Is the 13V332000 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. Blue Bird Body Company's dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 13V332000?

Not every vehicle of a listed model year is included. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call a dealer with your VIN.

When was recall 13V332000 announced?

Blue Bird Body Company reported it to NHTSA on July 31, 2013. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

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