2013 Blue Bird All American | 2013 Blue Bird Vision — Seat belts: front: buckle assembly
Published July 27, 2012 · Recall initiated: July 25, 2012
Summary
NHTSA records recall 12V359000, published July 27, 2012 and initiated July 25, 2012. Recalling firm: Blue Bird Body Company; 2013 Blue Bird All American | 2013 Blue Bird Vision — Seat belts: front: buckle assembly.
What's the hazard
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.
What to do
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.
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Recall details
- Brand
- BLUE BIRD
- Model
- ALL AMERICAN
- Manufacturer
- Blue Bird Body Company
- Lot
- 2013 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN | 2013 BLUE BIRD VISION
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2013 Blue Bird All American | 2013 Blue Bird Vision — Seat belts: front: buckle assembly recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 12V359000 on July 27, 2012. Reported hazard: 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.
What should I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: BLUE BIRD. Model: ALL AMERICAN.