Joint separation/fmvss 221
Defect Summary
Blue bird body company (blue bird) is recalling certain model year 2014 vision and all american school buses manufactured january 21, 2013, through february 28, 2013. in the affected vehicles, the joint between the rear wheelhousing and body gusset panel may have partially separated during manufacturing. thus, these vehicles do not conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 221, "school bus body joint strength."
Safety Consequence
A joint separation between the rear wheelhousing and body gusset panel may increase the risk the injury to bus occupants in the event of a crash.
Corrective Action
Blue bird will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the joint connections and install a two part adhesive and mechanical fasteners, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on april 24, 2014. owners may contact blue bird at 1-478-822-2242. blue bird's number for this recall is r14xc.
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FAQ: Recall 14V110000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 14V110000?
NHTSA recall 14V110000 was issued by Blue Bird Body Company on March 11, 2014. It addresses: Joint separation/fmvss 221. The recall affects approximately 526 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 14V110000 or the manufacturer campaign number R14XC. 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.