NHTSA recall 10V298000
Seats
Blue Bird All American and 1 more
Reported Jun 29, 20101,542 vehicles affectedBLUE BIRD BODY COMPANYMaker’s number R10SFBuilt Mar 25, 2009 – Jan 12, 2010
The defect
Blue bird IS recalling certain model year 2010 and 2011 all american and vision model school buses manufactured from march 25, 2009 through january 12, 2010. the driver's seat shock damper may break allowing the driver's seat to unexpectedly drop to the floor without warning.
The risk
In the event this should occur while the bus IS in operation, the driver may lose control of the vehicle, possibly resulting in a crash.
The remedy
Blue bird will notify owners and replace the seat shock as necessary. the safety recall began on august 20, 2010. owners may contact blue bird at 1-478-822-2242.