2012 BLUE BIRD VISION RECALL - #13V200000
RECALL FOR SEATS
Blue Bird is recalling certain model year 2010 through 2014 All American and Vision model school buses manufactured from August 25, 2009, through March 19, 2013, and equipped with C. E. White Inc. Flip Seats models Quasi Static "QSJ11" (30", 36", 39" and 45"), Student Safety Seat "SSSJ" (30", 36", 39" and 45"), or School Bus Seat "SBJ" (30", 36", 39" and 45").
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Vehicle |
2012 BLUE BIRD VISION |
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Manufacturer |
Blue Bird Body Company |
Manufactured between |
8/25/2009 - 3/19/2013 |
Recalled on |
5/15/2013 |
Influenced by |
OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION |
Owners Notified on |
6/14/2013 |
# Affected |
441 |
Recalled for |
SEATS |
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Description |
Blue Bird is recalling certain model year 2010 through 2014 All American and Vision model school buses manufactured from August 25, 2009, through March 19, 2013, and equipped with C. E. White Inc. Flip Seats models Quasi Static "QSJ11" (30", 36", 39" and 45"), Student Safety Seat "SSSJ" (30", 36", 39" and 45"), or School Bus Seat "SBJ" (30", 36", 39" and 45"). |
Consequences |
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 |
Blue Bird will notify owners, and dealers will install a safety guard to prevent passengers from placing their toes or feet in the opening on the back of the subject Flip Seats, free of charge. The recall began on June 14, 2013. Owners may contact Blue Bird at 1-478-822-2242 for more information. Blue Bird's number for this campaign is R13WF. |
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 |
2012 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY
2012 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, DELIVERY, HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
2012 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2012 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2012 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY, DOOR, HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
2012 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
2012 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
2012 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY, ROOF AND PILLARS
2012 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY, ROOF AND PILLARS
2012 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for STRUCTURE
2012 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER, DELIVERY, HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
2012 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
2012 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
2012 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
2012 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
2012 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for SEATS, BARRIERS
2012 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for SEATS, BARRIERS
2012 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for PARKING BRAKE
2012 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for PARKING BRAKE
2012 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for PARKING BRAKE
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