Roof joint rivets
Defect Summary
Blue bird is recalling certain model year 2008 through 2010 micro bird school buses manufactured from august 28, 2007 through october 29, 2009. an incorrect number of rivets may have been installed in the front roof cap that attaches to the front roof sheet. these buses fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 221, "school bus body joint strength."
Safety Consequence
An inadequate number of rivets in the roof would increase the risk of injury to the bus occupants in the event of a crash.
Corrective Action
Blue bird will notify owners and repair the buses free of charge. the safety recall began on december 29, 2009. owners may contact blue bird at 1-478-822-2242.
Similar Recalls
Other recalls from Blue Bird Body Company or involving Structure.
FAQ: Recall 09V479000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 09V479000?
NHTSA recall 09V479000 was issued by Blue Bird Body Company on December 17, 2009. It addresses: Roof joint rivets. The recall affects approximately 1,702 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 09V479000 or the manufacturer campaign number R09PY. 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.