Recall 11V499000: 2006–2012 Blue Bird ALL American, 2006 Blue Bird Conventional, 2006–2011 Blue Bird Vision
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Oct 14, 2011
- Vehicles affected
- 54
- Models
- 3
- Initiated by
- OVSC
The problem
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."
The risk
The seat occupants may be seriously injured in the event of a crash.
The fix
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.
Notes
Blue bird's recall campaign number is r11tq.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
- 2006 Blue Bird ALL American
- 2007 Blue Bird ALL American
- 2008 Blue Bird ALL American
- 2009 Blue Bird ALL American
- 2010 Blue Bird ALL American
- 2011 Blue Bird ALL American
- 2012 Blue Bird ALL American
- 2006 Blue Bird Conventional
- 2006 Blue Bird Vision
- 2007 Blue Bird Vision
- 2008 Blue Bird Vision
- 2009 Blue Bird Vision
- 2010 Blue Bird Vision
- 2011 Blue Bird Vision
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 11V499000
- Manufacturer campaign
- R11TQ
- Manufacturer
- BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY
- Owner letters
- Jan 18, 2012
- Components
- Seats:barriers (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