Defect Description For Recall
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.”
Make Of Vehicle
BLUE BIRD
Model Of Vehicle
VISION
Year
2004
Recall Campaign Number
09V328000
Component Description
Seats
Effect Of Defect
In The Event Of A Crash, There Is An Increased Risk Of Injury To The Seat Occupant(S).
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Blue Bird Body Company
Start Of Manufacture
20030714
End Of Manufacture
20090507
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
37095
Date Owners Notified
20090918
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Blue Bird Body Company
Date Report Received
20090813
Make Campaign Number
R09PM
Part Number
571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
222