NHTSA Recall 09V251000: Seats
BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 69 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Blue Bird Micro Bird.
| NHTSA campaign | 09V251000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | R09PJ |
| Component | SEATS |
| Report received | July 6, 2009 |
| Owner notification | August 12, 2009 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance |
Defect
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."
Safety risk
Vehicle occupants may suffer injuries in the event of a vehicle crash.
Remedy
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 <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Vehicles covered by recall 09V251000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.