Safety Recall NHTSA · 96V126001 Reported July 11, 1996

Blue bird/seat track anchors and seats

Q: What is recall 96V126001?

NHTSA recall 96V126001 was issued by Blue Bird Body Company on July 11, 1996. It addresses: Blue bird/seat track anchors and seats. The recall affects approximately 11,371 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 · 11,371 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

96V126001

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Blue Bird Body Company

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

11,371

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

July 11, 1996

Defect Summary

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.

Safety Consequence

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.

Corrective Action

Dealers will repair these pedestals with a newly designed pedestal bracket kit.

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 96V126001 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
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 96V126001

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

What is recall 96V126001?

NHTSA recall 96V126001 was issued by Blue Bird Body Company on July 11, 1996. It addresses: Blue bird/seat track anchors and seats. The recall affects approximately 11,371 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 96V126001 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). 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.