A-Z Bus Sales, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2005-2013 Blue Bird A3RE and D3RE school
— Recall Campaign #13V504000
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 recall was influenced by the Office of Defects Investigation with about 402 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
13V504000
| Manufacturer: | Blue Bird Body Company |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | October 17, 2013 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 13V504000 |
| Units affected: | 402 |
- Description:
- 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.
- Consequeces:
- 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.
- Corrective action:
- 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.