Recall 96V126001 — SEATS Defect in 1993-1996 BLUE BIRD GPWB
RECALL This recall affects up to 11,371 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 96V126001 |
| Manufacturer | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY |
| Vehicles Affected | 11,371 |
| Component | SEATS |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
1993 BLUE BIRD MBWB, 1993 BLUE BIRD GMCV, 1993 BLUE BIRD CSRE, 1993 BLUE BIRD GPWB, 1993 BLUE BIRD SBCV, 1993 BLUE BIRD TC2000, 1993 BLUE BIRD CSFE, 1994 BLUE BIRD SBCV, 1994 BLUE BIRD GMCV, 1994 BLUE BIRD CSRE, 1994 BLUE BIRD TC2000, 1994 BLUE BIRD CSFE, 1994 BLUE BIRD GPWB, 1994 BLUE BIRD MBWB, 1995 BLUE BIRD CSRE, 1995 BLUE BIRD GMCV, 1995 BLUE BIRD SBCV, 1995 BLUE BIRD CSFE, 1995 BLUE BIRD GPWB, 1995 BLUE BIRD MBWB, 1995 BLUE BIRD TC2000, 1996 BLUE BIRD GPWB, 1996 BLUE BIRD CSRE, 1996 BLUE BIRD MBWB, 1996 BLUE BIRD TC2000, 1996 BLUE BIRD SBCV, 1996 BLUE BIRD GMCV, 1996 BLUE BIRD CSFE
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Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES EQUIPPED WITH BOSTROM DRIVER'S SEAT MODEL F222 OR BOSTRUM "ROUTEMASTER" SEAT. BLUE BIRD OPTION 2821 OR 2824. THE SEAT PEDESTALS ARE FATIGUE CRACKING ADJACENT TO THE WELD WHICH SECURES THE PEDESTAL'S UPPER PLATE TO THE UPPER, TELESCOPING PORTION OF THE ADJUSTABLE COLUMN SUPPORT.
Safety Consequence
THE UPPER MOUNTING PLATE AND SEAT UPPER GRADUALLY BECOMES LOOSE RESULTING IN THE UPPER PLATE DETACHING FROM THE SUPPORTING COLUMN AND THE SEAT CAN FALL FROM ITS MOUNTING. THIS CAN RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY TO THE DRIVER.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPAIR THESE PEDESTALS WITH A NEWLY DESIGNED PEDESTAL BRACKET KIT.
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