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NHTSA 07V292📅 Jul 6, 2007

2006–2008 Blue Bird ALL American recall: windows, wipers & mirrors

⚠️ What's wrong

Certain my 2006 through 2008 blue bird ALL American rear engine school and transit buses manufactured from january 14, 2005, through march 13, 2007, equipped with emergency push out windows. The subject buses were manufactured with incorrect number of emergency exits which does not comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 217, bus emergency exits and window retention and release.

💥 The risk

The purpose of this standard is to minimize the likelihood of occupants being thrown from the bus and to provide a means of readily accessible emergency egress.

🔧 The fix

Blue bird will notify owners and install additional emergency exit windows on each side of the subject buses free of charge. The recall began on april 7, 2008. Owners CAN contact blue bird at 478-822-2242.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
07V292000
Manufacturer recall #
R07LW
Manufacturer
BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY
Vehicles affected
192
Component
VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Apr 7, 2008
Built
Jan 14, 2005 – Mar 13, 2007
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
Blue bird recall no. R07LW.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 07V292 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 07V292?

2006–2008 Blue Bird ALL American. 192 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Blue Bird dealer to book the free repair.