Blue bird/fmvss 221
Defect Summary
Vehicle description: school buses. these buses fail to meet the 60 percent joint strength requirements of fmvss no. 221, "school bus body joint strength."
Safety Consequence
In the event of a vehicle crash, the roof may not be supported sufficiently, causing personal injury to bus occupants.
Corrective Action
Owners will be contacted and advised to inspect each roof joint. owners will install repair rivets in each joint found to have insufficient quantity of rivets in each examined 8 inch section.
Similar Recalls
Other recalls from Blue Bird Body Company or involving Structure.
FAQ: Recall 00V219000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 00V219000?
NHTSA recall 00V219000 was issued by Blue Bird Body Company on August 17, 2000. It addresses: Blue bird/fmvss 221. The recall affects approximately 25,839 vehicles, with the defect involving the Structure component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Blue Bird Body Company dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 00V219000 or the manufacturer campaign number R00DN. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
Where does the data on this page come from?
All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.