Recall 12V359000: 2013 Blue Bird ALL American, 2013 Blue Bird Vision
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Jul 25, 2012
- Vehicles affected
- 726
- Models
- 2
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
Blue Bird is recalling model year 2013 All American and Vision school buses manufactured from April 30, 2012, through June 23, 2012. Driver's seat belts may have been inadvertently installed with mismatched buckles which fails to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies." The latch plate (tongue) on one style buckle may mate up to another style buckle receiver, but the latch plate may not be properly engaged.
The risk
Should this condition occur, the seat occupant may not be properly restrained and could be injured in an accident or sudden stop.
The fix
Blue Bird will notify owners, and dealers will repair the buses free of charge. The safety recall began on August 23, 2012. Owners may contact Blue Bird at 1-478-822-2242.
Notes
Blue Bird's recall campaign number is R12VH.Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Affected vehicles
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 12V359000
- Manufacturer campaign
- R12VH
- Manufacturer
- BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY
- Owner letters
- Aug 23, 2012
- Components
- Seat belts:front:buckle assembly (Seats & Seat Belts)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology