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💥 Crash risk🩹 Injury riskNHTSA 11V499📅 Oct 14, 2011

2006–2012 Blue Bird ALL American & 2006–2011 Blue Bird Vision + 1 more recall: seats

⚠️ What's wrong

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.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
11V499000
Manufacturer recall #
R11TQ
Manufacturer
BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY
Vehicles affected
54
Component
SEATS:BARRIERS
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Jan 18, 2012
Built
Oct 21, 2005 – Aug 26, 2010
Recall started by
OVSC
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 http://www.safercar.gov .

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 11V499 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 11V499?

2006–2012 Blue Bird ALL American & 2006–2011 Blue Bird Vision + 1 more. 54 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Blue Bird dealer to book the free repair.