Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
BLUE BIRD
Model Of Vehicle
CSRE
Year
1993
Recall Campaign Number
96V126001
Component Description
Seats
Effect Of Defect
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.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Repair These Pedestals With A Newly Designed Pedestal Bracket Kit.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Blue Bird Body Company
Start Of Manufacture
19930901
End Of Manufacture
19960401
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
11371
Date Owners Notified
19960715
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Blue Bird Body Company
Date Report Received
19960711