NHTSARecalled Aug 13, 2009 · #09V328000
OFFSET LEG BARRIER PADS OR 2/3 SEAT BACK/FMVSS 222
Hazard
Vehicle safety defect
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BLUE BIRD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2004 THROUGH 2010 ALL AMERICAN, VISION, MICRO BIRD, AND CONVENTIONAL SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JANUARY 30, 2003 AND MAY 7, 2009. INCORRECT OFFSET LEG BARRIER PADS OR 2/3 SEAT BACK PADS MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED. BUSES WITH INCORRECT PADS INSTALLED FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 222, "SCHOOL BUS PASSENGER SEATING AND CRASH PROTECTION." IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THERE IS AN INCREASED RISK OF INJURY TO THE SEAT OCCUPANT(S).
Product details
- Product
- OFFSET LEG BARRIER PADS OR 2/3 SEAT BACK/FMVSS 222
- Type
- Vehicle
- Manufacturer
- Blue Bird Body Company
- Model numbers
- 2004 THROUGH, 2010 ALL, 2003 AND
- UPCs
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What you should do
BLUE BIRD WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND THE BUSES WILL BE REPAIRED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 18, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BLUE BIRD AT 1-478-822-2242.