Recall 10V298000: 2010–2011 Blue Bird Vision and 1 other model

Report received

Jun 29, 2010

Manufacturer

Blue bird body company

Potentially affected

1,542vehicles

Model years

2010–2011

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

Blue bird is recalling certain model year 2010 and 2011 all american and vision model 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.

Possible consequence

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.

Remedy

Blue bird will notify owners and replace the seat shock as necessary. The safety recall began on august 20, 2010. Owners may contact blue bird at 1-478-822-2242.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2010 Blue Bird ALL American0 complaints
• 2011 Blue Bird ALL American0 complaints
• 2010 Blue Bird Vision2 complaints
• 2011 Blue Bird Vision0 complaints