NHTSA recall 08V287000
Seats
Blue Bird Conventional
Reported Jul 1, 2008126 vehicles affectedBLUE BIRD BODY COMPANYMaker’s number R08NEBuilt Apr 19, 2001 – Oct 22, 2001
The defect
Blue bird IS recalling 126 my 2001 and 2002 conventional school buses manufactured between april 19 and october 21, 2001, equipped with optional flip-up seat bottom cushions. the seat bottom cushion rear retaining clips may have been omitted which fails to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 222, "seat cushion retention."
The risk
In the event of a crash, the seat cushion may flip up exposing the occupants to increased risk of injury.
The remedy
Blue bird will notify owners and provide a remedy free of charge. the recall began on july 10, 2008. Owners may contact blue bird at 478-422-2242.