2006-2012 Blue Bird All American, Blue Bird Conventional and others recall: barriers

Blue Bird Body Company reported this safety recall on October 14, 2011. It covers about 54 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 54
reported: Oct 14, 2011
owners notified: Jan 18, 2012
related complaints: 2

Seats: barriers

What is wrong: Blue bird is recalling certain model year 2006 through 2012 all american, 2006 through 2011 vision, and 2006 conventional school buses manufactured between september 19, 2005, and may 3, 2011, equipped with 2-passenger seats installed forward of the 39" barrier. In the event of a crash, the barrier may make contact with the 2-passenger seat installed forward of the barrier. Accordingly, these buses fail to conform with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 222, "school bus passenger seating and crash protection."
Risk: The seat occupants may be seriously injured in the event of a crash.
Remedy: Blue bird will notify owners, and dealers will repair the buses free of charge. The safety recall began on january 18, 2012. Owners may contact blue bird at 1‑478‑822‑2242.

Recall number 11V499000

Affected vehicles

Blue Bird All American 2006-2012 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012
Blue Bird Conventional 2006 2006
Blue Bird Vision 2006-2011 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011

Owner complaints about the same problem

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

2009 Blue Bird All American 2010 Blue Bird All American 2011 Blue Bird All American 2012 Blue Bird All American 2006 Blue Bird Conventional 2008 Blue Bird Vision 2009 Blue Bird Vision 2010 Blue Bird Vision 2011 Blue Bird Vision

Questions about recall 11V499000

Is there a recall on the 2006-2012 Blue Bird All American, Blue Bird Conventional and others barriers?

Yes. Recall 11V499000, reported on October 14, 2011, covers about 54 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 11V499000?

Blue bird will notify owners, and dealers will repair the buses free of charge. The safety recall began on january 18, 2012. 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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