Vehicle recall 08V287000 · July 1, 2008

2001-2002 Blue Bird Conventional

The seat bottom cushion rear retaining clips may have been omitted which fails to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 222, "seat cushion…

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary: Blue bird is recalling 126 my 2001 and 2002 conventional school buses manufactured between April 19 and October 21, 2001, equipped with optional flip-up seat bottom cushions. The seat bottom cushion rear retaining clips may have been omitted which fails to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 222, "seat cushion retention."
Consequence: In the event of a crash, the seat cushion may flip up exposing the occupants to increased risk of injury.
Remedy: Blue bird will notify owners and provide a remedy free of charge. The recall began on July 10, 2008. Owners may contact blue bird at 478-422-2242.
Notes: Blue bird recall no. R08NE.CUSTOMERS may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 08V287000
Reported to NHTSA: July 1, 2008
Filed by: BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY
Manufacturer campaign: R08NE
Owner notification: July 10, 2008
Vehicles potentially affected: 126
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Seats

Recall 08V287000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

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Blue Bird Conventional (2001-2002): 2002, 2001

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