Blue Bird is recalling model year 2013 All American and Vision school buses manufactured from April 30
— Recall Campaign #12V359000
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 recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 726 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
12V359000
| Manufacturer: | Blue Bird Body Company |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | July 25, 2012 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 12V359000 |
| Units affected: | 726 |
- Description:
- 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.
- Consequeces:
- Should this condition occur, the seat occupant may not be properly restrained and could be injured in an accident or sudden stop.
- Corrective action:
- 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.