2004-2010 Blue Bird All American, Blue Bird Conventional and others recall: seats

Blue Bird Body Company reported this safety recall on August 13, 2009. It covers about 37,095 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 37,095
reported: Aug 13, 2009
owners notified: Sep 18, 2009
related complaints: 2

Seats

What is wrong: 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."
Risk: 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.

Recall number 09V328000

Affected vehicles

Blue Bird All American 2004-2010 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
Blue Bird Conventional 2004-2008 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008
Blue Bird Micro Bird 2008-2010 2008 2009 2010
Blue Bird Vision 2004-2010 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 2 complaints about seats problems.

2007 Blue Bird All American 2008 Blue Bird All American 2009 Blue Bird All American 2010 Blue Bird All American 2005 Blue Bird Conventional 2006 Blue Bird Conventional 2007 Blue Bird Conventional 2008 Blue Bird Conventional 2008 Blue Bird Micro Bird 2009 Blue Bird Micro Bird 2010 Blue Bird Micro Bird 2007 Blue Bird Vision

Questions about recall 09V328000

Is there a recall on the 2004-2010 Blue Bird All American, Blue Bird Conventional and others seats?

Yes. Recall 09V328000, reported on August 13, 2009, covers about 37,095 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 09V328000?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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