Blue Bird Body Company | NHTSA Recall #09V251000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 09V251000 by Blue Bird Body Company. Includes 69 affected units, 34 INCH OFFSET BARRIER, component: SEATS, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Blue bird is recalling 69 model year 2008 through 2010 micro bird and vision school buses manufactured from september 29, 2007 through may 2, 2009, equipped with optional 34 inch offset barrier. the offset leg of the barrier frame may have been located incorrectly and incorrect padding may have been installed on the 34 inch offset barriers which fails to comply with the leg protection zone requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 222, "school bus passenger seating and crash protection."

Corrective Action

Blue bird will notify owners and replace the barrier pads with a new designed pad free of charge. the safety recall began on august 12, 2009. owners may contact blue bird at 1-478-822-2242.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 09V251000

Manufacturer: Blue Bird Body Company

Report Received Date: 2009-07-06T00:00:00

Subject: 34 inch offset barrier

Component: Seats

Potentially Affected Units: 69

Details

MFR Campaign Number: R09PJ

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Blue bird is recalling 69 model year 2008 through 2010 micro bird and vision school buses manufactured from september 29, 2007 through may 2, 2009, equipped with optional 34 inch offset barrier. the offset leg of the barrier frame may have been located incorrectly and incorrect padding may have been installed on the 34 inch offset barriers which fails to comply with the leg protection zone requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 222, "school bus passenger seating and crash protection."

Consequence Summary: Vehicle occupants may suffer injuries in the event of a vehicle crash.

Corrective Action: Blue bird will notify owners and replace the barrier pads with a new designed pad free of charge. the safety recall began on august 12, 2009. owners may contact blue bird at 1-478-822-2242.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-h384-9nr5~7gb4

NHTSA ID: 09V251000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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