1980 BLUE BIRD BLUE BIRD Recall

Campaign:

80V137000 on 12/08/1980

Component:

Structure:body

Manufactured:

12/31/1978 - 08/31/1980

Affected:

168

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".

Correction:

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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