Recall 13V504000: 2005–2013 Blue Bird A3RE, 2005–2013 Blue Bird D3RE

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

Report date
Oct 17, 2013
Vehicles affected
402
Models
2
Initiated by
ODI

The problem

A-Z Bus Sales, Inc. (A-Z Bus) is recalling certain model year 2005-2013 Blue Bird A3RE and D3RE school buses equipped with C.E. White-brand flip seats.

The risk

When a Flip Seat is installed in front of another passenger seat, it is possible for the occupant of the rearward passenger seat to insert their toes and/or foot into the lower frame area of the Flip Seat. When a vehicle passenger occupies the Flip Seat, pushing the seat bottom downward to the horizontal position to sit in the seat, the occupant of the rearward seat could suffer a pinch point injury to their toes and/or foot.

The fix

A-Z Bus Sales will notify the school bus owners of the safety recall. A-Z Bus Sales will install a safety guard to cover the gap in the lower frame of the flip seat. Owners can contact A-Z Bus at 1-800-437-5522 or C. E. White at 1-419-492-2157 for more information.

Notes

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

  • 2005 Blue Bird A3RE
  • 2006 Blue Bird A3RE
  • 2007 Blue Bird A3RE
  • 2008 Blue Bird A3RE
  • 2009 Blue Bird A3RE
  • 2010 Blue Bird A3RE
  • 2011 Blue Bird A3RE
  • 2012 Blue Bird A3RE
  • 2013 Blue Bird A3RE
  • 2005 Blue Bird D3RE
  • 2006 Blue Bird D3RE
  • 2007 Blue Bird D3RE
  • 2008 Blue Bird D3RE
  • 2009 Blue Bird D3RE
  • 2010 Blue Bird D3RE
  • 2011 Blue Bird D3RE
  • 2012 Blue Bird D3RE
  • 2013 Blue Bird D3RE

Details

NHTSA campaign
13V504000
Manufacturer
A-Z Bus Sales, Inc.
Owner letters
May 10, 2013
Components
Seats (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