NHTSA recall campaign
10V299000
ManufacturerBLUE BIRD BODY COMPANYReported2010-06-29Affected15 vehicles
What was wrong
Defect
BLUE BIRD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 AND 2011 ALL AMERICAN MODEL NON SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED FROM MARCH 25, 2009 THROUGH JANUARY 12, 2010. THE DRIVER'S SEAT SHOCK DAMPER MAY BREAK ALLOWING THE DRIVER'S SEAT TO UNEXPECTEDLY DROP TO THE FLOOR WITHOUT WARNING.
Risk
IN THE EVENT THIS SHOULD OCCUR WHILE THE BUS IS IN OPERATION, THE DRIVER MAY LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH.
Manufacturer remedy
BLUE BIRD WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE SEAT SHOCK AS NECESSARY. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 16, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BLUE BIRD AT 1-478-822-2242.
To check whether your specific VIN is covered and to find a participating dealer, look this campaign up on NHTSA.gov →