| Make : BLUE BIRD | Model : VISION | Year : 2006 |
| Build Dates : 20050324 - 20050415 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 05V211000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 20050504 | Date Received by ODI: 20050509 | Date Added to Database: 20050509 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: R05JU | ||
| Component: SEATS | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 8 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
CERTAIN MY 2006 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN AND VISION SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN FEBRUARY 9 AND APRIL 15, 2005. SEAT SPACING IN FRONT OF THE SIDE EMERGENCY DOOR FLIP UP SEAT EXCEEDS THE MAXIMUM ALLOWED SPACING AS REQUIRED BY FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 222, SCHOOL BUS PASSENGER SEATING AND CRASH PROTECTION. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
ALL THE AFFECTED BUSES HAVE BEEN REPAIRED BY THE BLUE BIRD'S DISTRIBUTORS, THEREFORE, IT WILL NOT BE NECESSARY FOR BLUE BIRD TO MAIL OUT OWNER NOTIFICATION LETTERS TO CUSTOMERS. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: 571 | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 222 | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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