Blue Bird Seats Recall 09V328000 (37K Vehicles)

The problem

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."

The risk

In the event of a crash, there is an increased risk of injury to the seat occupant(s).

The fix

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.

Contacts

Blue bird's recall campaign number is r09pm. 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> .

What to do

Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
Call a dealer. Any authorized Blue Bird dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 09V328000.
Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicle	Complaints	Recalls	Grade
2004 Blue Bird All American	10	15	D
2005 Blue Bird All American	1	13	D
2006 Blue Bird All American	2	15	D
2007 Blue Bird All American	4	21	F
2008 Blue Bird All American	4	32	F
2009 Blue Bird All American	3	33	F
2010 Blue Bird All American	0	42	F
2004 Blue Bird Conventional	0	7	D
2005 Blue Bird Conventional	0	5	C
2006 Blue Bird Conventional	0	8	D
2007 Blue Bird Conventional	0	6	D
2008 Blue Bird Conventional	1	7	D
2008 Blue Bird Micro Bird	0	16	F
2009 Blue Bird Micro Bird	0	14	F
2010 Blue Bird Micro Bird	0	12	F
2004 Blue Bird Vision	0	17	B
2005 Blue Bird Vision	0	15	B
2006 Blue Bird Vision	0	17	B
2007 Blue Bird Vision	0	21	B
2008 Blue Bird Vision	1	30	C
2009 Blue Bird Vision	6	28	C
2010 Blue Bird Vision	2	25	C

Vehicle

Complaints

Recalls

Grade

2004 Blue Bird All American

2005 Blue Bird All American

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

2004 Blue Bird Conventional

2005 Blue Bird Conventional

2006 Blue Bird Conventional

2007 Blue Bird Conventional

2008 Blue Bird Conventional

2008 Blue Bird Micro Bird

2009 Blue Bird Micro Bird

2010 Blue Bird Micro Bird

2004 Blue Bird Vision

2005 Blue Bird Vision

2006 Blue Bird Vision

2007 Blue Bird Vision

2008 Blue Bird Vision

2009 Blue Bird Vision

2010 Blue Bird Vision

Questions

Is the 09V328000 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY's dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 09V328000?

Not every vehicle of a listed model year is included. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call a dealer with your VIN.

When was recall 09V328000 announced?

BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY reported it to NHTSA on August 13, 2009. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

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