Blue Bird is recalling model year 2013 All American and Vision non-school buses manufactured from April
— Recall Campaign #12V360000
Blue Bird is recalling model year 2013 All American and Vision non-school buses manufactured from April 30, 2012, through June 23, 2012. Driver's seat belts may have been inadvertently installed with mismatched buckles. 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. Therefore, they fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 23 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
12V360000
| Manufacturer: | Blue Bird Body Company |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | July 25, 2012 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 12V360000 |
| Units affected: | 23 |
- Description:
- Blue Bird is recalling model year 2013 All American and Vision non-school buses manufactured from April 30, 2012, through June 23, 2012. Driver's seat belts may have been inadvertently installed with mismatched buckles. 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. Therefore, they fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."
- 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.