Recall 17V510000: 2016 Blue Bird ALL American, 2015–2019 Blue Bird Vision
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Aug 17, 2017
- Vehicles affected
- 309
- Models
- 2
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain model year 2015-2019 Vision and model year 2016 All American school buses equipped with certain QS11 series convertible school bus seats supplied by CE White/HSM Solutions. The integral D-Ring mounting stud located in the upper area of the seat back frame does not provide an adequate padding surface between the seat occupant and the D-Ring mounting stud.
The risk
In a rear crash event, the occupant's head may contact the D-Ring mounting stud, resulting in a head injury or even death.
The fix
Blue Bird will notify owners, and dealers will equip the Integra D-Ring mounting studs with the proper padding, free of charge. The recall began on September 15, 2017. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R17ZB-SB.
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
- 2016 Blue Bird ALL American
- 2015 Blue Bird Vision
- 2016 Blue Bird Vision
- 2017 Blue Bird Vision
- 2018 Blue Bird Vision
- 2019 Blue Bird Vision
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 17V510000
- Manufacturer campaign
- R17ZB-SB
- Manufacturer
- Blue Bird Body Company
- Owner letters
- Sep 15, 2017
- 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