Transport Canada Recall - 2019495 - BLUE BIRD
Brand(s)
Summary
Please see corrective actions section below
Affected products
2021 | BLUE BIRD | TX4 SCHOOL BUS, 2021 | BLUE BIRD | VISION SCHOOL BUS
Issue
Issue:
Certain school buses do not meet the joint strength requirements of the Canadian regulations. In a crash, the ceiling joint could separate.
Safety Risk:
A ceiling joint that separates in a crash could create a risk of injury to bus passengers.
Corrective Actions:
The company will notify all owners by mail and provide them with directions for how to have the roof inspected and repaired, as necessary. Part of the inspection will include counting the number of rivets used to mount the roof panels. Any 8 inch roof section that is found to have less than 6 rivets will require repair. Owners with further questions should contact their local dealer.
Additional information
Background
Visit Transport Canada’s Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database for the original recall.
Details
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