Safety Recall NHTSA · 04V213000 Reported May 5, 2004

Blue bird/fmvss 221/adhesive for inside panels

Blue Bird Body Company · N/A · 297 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
04V213000
Manufacturer Campaign
R04HS
Manufacturer
Blue Bird Body Company
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
297
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
May 5, 2004

Defect Summary

All american school buses manufactured between january 10 and april 20, 2004, which the inside panels adjacent to the rear center emergency door (or rear center emergency window on rear engine models) do not comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 221, school bus body joint strength. adhesive was inadvertentlt omitted from these joints on the affected population.

Safety Consequence

The vehicle occupants may be seriously injured in the event of a vehicle crash.

Corrective Action

Owners will be notified to make an appointment with their blue bird distributor to have the inside rear panels removed and properly adhere the panels. owner notification is expected to begin june 9, 2004. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact blue bird at 478-822-2242.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Blue Bird Body Company dealer and reference recall ID 04V213000 or campaign R04HS.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 04V213000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 04V213000?

NHTSA recall 04V213000 was issued by Blue Bird Body Company on May 5, 2004. It addresses: Blue bird/fmvss 221/adhesive for inside panels. The recall affects approximately 297 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Blue Bird Body Company dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 04V213000 or the manufacturer campaign number R04HS. 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.