2009 Blue Bird Vision | 2006 Blue Bird Conventional | 2007 Blue Bird Vision | 2010 Blue Bird Vision | 2011 Blue Bird Vision | 2008 Blue Bird Vision | 2012 Blue Bird All American | 2008 Blue Bird All American | 2006 Blue Bird All American | 2009 Blue Bird All American | 2010 Blue Bird All American | 2011 Blue Bird All American | 2007 Blue Bird All American | 2006 Blue Bird Vision — Seats: barriers
Published October 14, 2011 · Recall initiated: October 14, 2011
Summary
NHTSA records recall 11V499000, published October 14, 2011. Recalling firm: Blue Bird Body Company; 2009 Blue Bird Vision | 2006 Blue Bird Conventional | 2007 Blue Bird Vision | 2010 Blue Bird Vision | 2011 Blue Bird Vision | 2008 Blue Bird Vision | 2012 Blue Bird All American | 2008 Blue Bird All American | 2006 Blue Bird All American | 2009 Blue Bird All American | 2010 Blue Bird All American | 2011 Blue Bird All American | 2007 Blue Bird All American | 2006 Blue Bird Vision — Seats: barriers.
What's the hazard
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."
What to do
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.
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Recall details
- Brand
- BLUE BIRD
- Model
- VISION
- Manufacturer
- Blue Bird Body Company
- Lot
- 2009 BLUE BIRD VISION | 2006 BLUE BIRD CONVENTIONAL | 2007 BLUE BIRD VISION | 2010 BLUE BIRD VISION | 2011 BLUE BIRD VISION | 2008 BLUE BIRD VISION | 2012 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN | 2008 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN | 2006 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN | 2009 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN | 2010 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN | 2011 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN | 2007 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN | 2006 BLUE BIRD VISION
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2009 Blue Bird Vision | 2006 Blue Bird Conventional | 2007 Blue Bird Vision | 2010 Blue Bird Vision | 2011 Blue Bird Vision | 2008 Blue Bird Vision | 2012 Blue Bird All American | 2008 Blue Bird All American | 2006 Blue Bird All American | 2009 Blue Bird All American | 2010 Blue Bird All American | 2011 Blue Bird All American | 2007 Blue Bird All American | 2006 Blue Bird Vision — Seats: barriers recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 11V499000 on October 14, 2011. Reported hazard: 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."
What should I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: BLUE BIRD. Model: VISION.