Recall 09V328000 — SEATS Defect in 2004-2010 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN
RECALL This recall affects up to 37,095 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 09V328000 |
| Manufacturer | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY |
| Vehicles Affected | 37,095 |
| Component | SEATS |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
2004 BLUE BIRD CONVENTIONAL, 2004 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN, 2004 BLUE BIRD VISION, 2005 BLUE BIRD CONVENTIONAL, 2005 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN, 2005 BLUE BIRD VISION, 2006 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN, 2006 BLUE BIRD CONVENTIONAL, 2006 BLUE BIRD VISION, 2007 BLUE BIRD VISION, 2007 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN, 2007 BLUE BIRD CONVENTIONAL, 2008 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN, 2008 BLUE BIRD VISION, 2008 BLUE BIRD MICRO BIRD, 2008 BLUE BIRD CONVENTIONAL, 2009 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN, 2009 BLUE BIRD VISION, 2009 BLUE BIRD MICRO BIRD, 2010 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN, 2010 BLUE BIRD VISION, 2010 BLUE BIRD MICRO BIRD
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Defect Description
BLUE BIRD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2004 THROUGH 2010 ALL AMERICAN, VISION, MICRO BIRD, AND CONVENTIONAL SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JANUARY 30, 2003 AND MAY 7, 2009. INCORRECT OFFSET LEG BARRIER PADS OR 2/3 SEAT BACK PADS MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED. BUSES WITH INCORRECT PADS INSTALLED FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 222, "SCHOOL BUS PASSENGER SEATING AND CRASH PROTECTION."
Safety Consequence
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THERE IS AN INCREASED RISK OF INJURY TO THE SEAT OCCUPANT(S).
Remedy
BLUE BIRD WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND THE BUSES WILL BE REPAIRED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 18, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BLUE BIRD AT 1-478-822-2242.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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