Blue Bird Body Company | NHTSA Recall #11V499000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 11V499000 by Blue Bird Body Company. Includes 54 affected units, 39" BARRIER/2-PASSENGER SEATS, component: SEATS, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Blue bird is recalling certain model year 2006 through 2012 all american, 2006 through 2011 vision, and 2006 conventional school buses manufactured between september 19, 2005, and may 3, 2011, equipped with 2-passenger seats installed forward of the 39" barrier. in the event of a crash, the barrier may make contact with the 2-passenger seat installed forward of the barrier. accordingly, these buses fail to conform with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 222, "school bus passenger seating and crash protection."

Corrective Action

Blue bird will notify owners, and dealers will repair the buses free of charge. the safety recall began on january 18, 2012. owners may contact blue bird at 1-478-822-2242.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 11V499000

Manufacturer: Blue Bird Body Company

Report Received Date: 2011-10-14T00:00:00

Subject: 39" barrier/2-passenger seats

Component: Seats

Potentially Affected Units: 54

Details

MFR Campaign Number: R11TQ

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Blue bird is recalling certain model year 2006 through 2012 all american, 2006 through 2011 vision, and 2006 conventional school buses manufactured between september 19, 2005, and may 3, 2011, equipped with 2-passenger seats installed forward of the 39" barrier. in the event of a crash, the barrier may make contact with the 2-passenger seat installed forward of the barrier. accordingly, these buses fail to conform with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 222, "school bus passenger seating and crash protection."

Consequence Summary: The seat occupants may be seriously injured in the event of a crash.

Corrective Action: Blue bird will notify owners, and dealers will repair the buses free of charge. the safety recall began on january 18, 2012. 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-4eqq-378b.uk6e

NHTSA ID: 11V499000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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