Vehicle recall 09V205000 · June 9, 2009
2003-2010 Blue Bird All American
The plug style vandal lock is not wired to inhibit the starter at the ignition switch when the vandal lock is in the locked position.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Blue bird is recalling 2,203 model year 2003 through 2010 all american rear engine school buses equipped with optional plug style vandal locks manufactured from July 16, 2003 through April 10, 2009. The plug style vandal lock is not wired to inhibit the starter at the ignition switch when the vandal lock is in the locked position. These buses fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 217, "bus emergency exits and window retention and release."
- Consequence
- The vehicles can be started and driven even when an owner may think they cannot.
- Remedy
- Blue bird will notify owners and repair the buses free of charge. The safety recall began on June 25, 2009. Owner may contact blue bird at 1-478-422-2242.
- Notes
- Blue bird's recall campaign no. R09PE.OWNERS may also 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 09V205000
- Reported to NHTSA
- June 9, 2009
- Filed by
- BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY
- Manufacturer campaign
- R09PE
- Owner notification
- June 25, 2009
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 2,203
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Electrical system › Ignition
Vehicles covered
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