2009 BLUE BIRD MICRO BIRD RECALL - #09V251000
RECALL FOR SEATS
BLUE BIRD IS RECALLING 69 MODEL YEAR 2008 THROUGH 2010 MICRO BIRD AND VISION SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 29, 2007 THROUGH MAY 2, 2009, EQUIPPED WITH OPTIONAL 34 INCH OFFSET BARRIER. THE OFFSET LEG OF THE BARRIER FRAME MAY HAVE BEEN LOCATED INCORRECTLY AND INCORRECT PADDING MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED ON THE 34 INCH OFFSET BARRIERS WHICH FAILS TO COMPLY WITH THE LEG PROTECTION ZONE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 222, "SCHOOL BUS PASSENGER SEATING AND CRASH PROTECTION."
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| Vehicle |
2009 BLUE BIRD MICRO BIRD |
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| Manufacturer |
BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY |
| Manufactured between |
9/29/2007 - 5/2/2009 |
| Recalled on |
7/6/2009 |
| Influenced by |
OFFICE OF VEHICLE SAFETY AND COMPLIANCE |
| Owners Notified on |
8/12/2009 |
| # Affected |
69 |
| Recalled for |
SEATS |
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| Description |
BLUE BIRD IS RECALLING 69 MODEL YEAR 2008 THROUGH 2010 MICRO BIRD AND VISION SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 29, 2007 THROUGH MAY 2, 2009, EQUIPPED WITH OPTIONAL 34 INCH OFFSET BARRIER. THE OFFSET LEG OF THE BARRIER FRAME MAY HAVE BEEN LOCATED INCORRECTLY AND INCORRECT PADDING MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED ON THE 34 INCH OFFSET BARRIERS WHICH FAILS TO COMPLY WITH THE LEG PROTECTION ZONE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 222, "SCHOOL BUS PASSENGER SEATING AND CRASH PROTECTION." |
| Consequences |
VEHICLE OCCUPANTS MAY SUFFER INJURIES IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH. |
| Corrective action |
BLUE BIRD WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE BARRIER PADS WITH A NEW DESIGNED PAD FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 12, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BLUE BIRD AT 1-478-822-2242. |
| Notes |
BLUE BIRD'S RECALL CAMPAIGN NO. R09PJ.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 . |
| See also |
2009 BLUE BIRD MICRO BIRD Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, TURN SIGNAL
2009 BLUE BIRD MICRO BIRD Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
2009 BLUE BIRD MICRO BIRD Recall for SEATS
2009 BLUE BIRD MICRO BIRD Recall for OTHER, SCHOOL BUS STOP ARM ASSEMBLY
2009 BLUE BIRD MICRO BIRD Recall for EQUIPMENT, OTHER, LABELS
2009 BLUE BIRD MICRO BIRD Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY, ROOF AND PILLARS
2009 BLUE BIRD MICRO BIRD Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
2009 BLUE BIRD MICRO BIRD Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
2009 BLUE BIRD MICRO BIRD Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
2009 BLUE BIRD MICRO BIRD Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
2009 BLUE BIRD MICRO BIRD Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
2009 BLUE BIRD MICRO BIRD Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
2009 BLUE BIRD MICRO BIRD Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
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