Recall 10V298000: 2010–2011 Blue Bird ALL American, 2010–2011 Blue Bird Vision
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Jun 29, 2010
- Vehicles affected
- 1,542
- Models
- 2
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
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 fix
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.
Notes
Blue bird's recall campaign number is r10sf.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Affected vehicles
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 10V298000
- Manufacturer campaign
- R10SF
- Manufacturer
- BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY
- Owner letters
- Aug 16, 2010
- Components
- Seats (Seats & Seat Belts)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology