NHTSA Recall 11V499000: Barriers (seats)
BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 54 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the Blue Bird All American.
| NHTSA campaign | 11V499000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | R11TQ |
| Component | SEATS › BARRIERS |
| Report received | October 14, 2011 |
| Owner notification | January 18, 2012 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance |
Defect
Blue bird is recalling certain model year 2006 through 2012 all american, 2006 through 2011 vision, and 2006 conventional school buses manufactured between september 19, 2005, and may 3, 2011, equipped with 2-passenger seats installed forward of the 39" barrier. In the event of a crash, the barrier may make contact with the 2-passenger seat installed forward of the barrier. Accordingly, these buses fail to conform with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 222, "school bus passenger seating and crash protection."
Safety risk
The seat occupants may be seriously injured in the event of a crash.
Remedy
Blue bird will notify owners, and dealers will repair the buses free of charge. The safety recall began on january 18, 2012. Owners may contact blue bird at 1-478-822-2242.
Notes
Blue bird's recall campaign number is r11tq.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 11V499000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Blue Bird All American | 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 |
| Blue Bird Conventional | 2006 |
| Blue Bird Vision | 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 |
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.