2016 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN RECALL - #15V136000
RECALL FOR SEAT BELTS
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain model year 2013-2016 All American A3FE, A3RE, T3FE, T3RE, and D3RE school buses manufactured June 28, 2012, to September 25, 2014, and 2013-2016 Vision BBCV school buses manufactured June 9, 2012, to September 30, 2014. Incorrect fasteners may have been used to secure the seat gusset reinforcement to the side wall resulting in the seat belts being improperly anchored. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2016 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN |
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| Manufacturer |
Blue Bird Body Company |
| Manufactured between |
6/28/2012 - 9/25/2014 |
| Recalled on |
3/10/2015 |
| Influenced by |
Blue Bird Body Company |
| Owners Notified on |
4/2/2015 |
| # Affected |
1,344 |
| Recalled for |
SEAT BELTS |
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| Description |
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain model year 2013-2016 All American A3FE, A3RE, T3FE, T3RE, and D3RE school buses manufactured June 28, 2012, to September 25, 2014, and 2013-2016 Vision BBCV school buses manufactured June 9, 2012, to September 30, 2014. Incorrect fasteners may have been used to secure the seat gusset reinforcement to the side wall resulting in the seat belts being improperly anchored. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages." |
| Consequences |
If the seat belts are improperly anchored, there is an increased risk of occupant injury in the event of a crash. |
| Corrective action |
Blue Bird will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the the seat gusset reinforcement mounting fasteners, and will install an additional gusset reinforcement bracket, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on April 2, 2015. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Birds number for this recall is R15YC-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. |
| See also |
2016 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for PARKING BRAKE
2016 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, EXHAUST SYSTEM
2016 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, EXHAUST SYSTEM
2016 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for STEERING
2016 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for STEERING
2016 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE
2016 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE
2016 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for OTHER, SCHOOL BUS STOP ARM ASSEMBLY
2016 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for SEATS
2016 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for EQUIPMENT
2016 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for SEAT BELTS
2016 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for SEAT BELTS
2016 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for SEATS
2016 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for SEATS
2016 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for SEATS
2016 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for EQUIPMENT
2016 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
2016 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
2016 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, DISC
2016 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, DISC
2016 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, DISC, CALIPER
2016 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for SEATS, BARRIERS
2016 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for SEATS, BARRIERS
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