NHTSA recall 09V328000
Seats
Blue Bird All American and 3 more
Reported Aug 13, 200937,095 vehicles affectedBLUE BIRD BODY COMPANYMaker’s number R09PMBuilt Jan 30, 2003 – May 7, 2009
The defect
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."
The risk
In the event of a crash, there IS an increased risk of injury to the seat occupant(s).
The 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.