NHTSA Recall 80V137000
Filed by Blue Bird Body Company. Component: Structure. Reported 1980-10-15. An estimated 168 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
THERE ARE AN INSUFFICIENT NUMBER OF FASTENERS IN THE FIRST AND LAST HEADLINING JOINTS. THEREFORE, THE VEHICLE DOES NOT COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 221, "SCHOOL BUS BODY JOINT STRENGTH".
What the manufacturer will do
MANUFACTURER WILL CORRECT THE DEFICIENCY BY ADDING THE REQUIRED FASTENERS TO THE HEADLINING JOINTS.
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES.SYSTEM: STRUCTURE; BODY, JOINT FASTENERS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT, THE BODY JOINT STRENGTHMAY NOT BE ADEQUATE TO PREVENT SEVERE DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE, AND THE CHANCES OFPASSENGER INJURY WOULD BE INCREASED.
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