Recall 96V-126: 1993–1996 Blue Bird Csfe, 1993–1996 Blue Bird Csre and 5 more
BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY recall for seats, reported to NHTSA on Jul 11, 1996, covering about 11,371 vehicles.
The problem
Vehicle description: school buses equipped with bostrom driver's seat model f222 or bostrum "routemaster" seat. Blue bird option 2821 or 2824. The seat pedestals are fatigue cracking adjacent to the weld which secures the pedestal's upper plate to the upper, telescoping portion of the adjustable column support.
The risk
The upper mounting plate and seat upper gradually becomes loose resulting in the upper plate detaching from the supporting column and the seat can fall from its mounting. This can result in personal injury to the driver.
The fix
Dealers will repair these pedestals with a newly designed pedestal bracket kit.
Notes
Owner notification began july 15, 1996.owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact blue bird at 1-912-825-9608. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Recall details
| Manufacturer | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY |
|---|---|
| Component | Seats |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 96V126001 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Blue Bird Csfe | 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996 | All years |
| Blue Bird Csre | 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996 | All years |
| Blue Bird Gmcv | 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996 | All years |
| Blue Bird Gpwb | 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996 | All years |
| Blue Bird Mbwb | 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996 | All years |
| Blue Bird Sbcv | 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996 | All years |
| Blue Bird TC2000 | 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996 | All years |
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 96V-126?
Vehicle description: school buses equipped with bostrom driver's seat model f222 or bostrum "routemaster" seat. Blue bird option 2821 or 2824. The seat pedestals are fatigue cracking adjacent to the weld which secures the pedestal's upper plate to the upper, telescoping portion of the adjustable column support.
How is recall 96V-126 fixed?
Dealers will repair these pedestals with a newly designed pedestal bracket kit.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.