Safety Recall NHTSA · 08V287000 Reported July 1, 2008

Fmvss 222/seat cushion retention clips

Q: What is recall 08V287000?

NHTSA recall 08V287000 was issued by Blue Bird Body Company on July 1, 2008. It addresses: Fmvss 222/seat cushion retention clips. The recall affects approximately 126 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Blue Bird Body Company · N/A · 126 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

08V287000

Manufacturer Campaign

R08NE

Manufacturer

Blue Bird Body Company

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

126

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

July 1, 2008

Defect 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."

Safety Consequence

In the event of a crash, the seat cushion may flip up exposing the occupants to increased risk of injury.

Corrective Action

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.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Blue Bird Body Company dealer and reference recall ID 08V287000 or campaign R08NE.
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 08V287000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 08V287000?

NHTSA recall 08V287000 was issued by Blue Bird Body Company on July 1, 2008. It addresses: Fmvss 222/seat cushion retention clips. The recall affects approximately 126 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Blue Bird Body Company dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 08V287000 or the manufacturer campaign number R08NE. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.