SeatsRecall 05V-211 · Blue Bird vehicles

BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY recall 05V-211 covers 8 Blue Bird vehicles for a seats problem, reported to NHTSA on May 9, 2005.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected82 models

ReportedMay 9, 2005Owners notified May 4, 2005

Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 05V211000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

CERTAIN MY 2006 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN AND VISION SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN FEBRUARY 9 AND APRIL 15, 2005. SEAT SPACING IN FRONT OF THE SIDE EMERGENCY DOOR FLIP UP SEAT EXCEEDS THE MAXIMUM ALLOWED SPACING AS REQUIRED BY FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 222, SCHOOL BUS PASSENGER SEATING AND CRASH PROTECTION.

What to do

The fix

ALL THE AFFECTED BUSES HAVE BEEN REPAIRED BY BLUE BIRD DISTRIBUTORS. THEREFORE, IT WILL NOT BE NECESSARY FOR BLUE BIRD TO MAIL OUT OWNER NOTIFICATION LETTERS TO CUSTOMERS.

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

2 models

Vehicles in this recall

Blue Bird ALL American2006

Blue Bird Vision2006

Built from February 9, 2005 to April 15, 2005. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.