NHTSA Recall 09V328000: Seats
BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 37,095 vehicles. It affects 4 models including the Blue Bird All American.
| NHTSA campaign | 09V328000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | R09PM |
| Component | SEATS |
| Report received | August 13, 2009 |
| Owner notification | September 18, 2009 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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."
Safety risk
In the event of a crash, there is an increased risk of injury to the seat occupant(s).
Remedy
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.
Notes
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> .
Vehicles covered by recall 09V328000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Blue Bird All American | 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 |
| Blue Bird Conventional | 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 |
| Blue Bird Micro Bird | 2008, 2009, 2010 |
| Blue Bird Vision | 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 |
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.