2014 Blue Bird Vision | 2015 Blue Bird All American | 2015 Blue Bird Vision | 2014 Blue Bird All American — Seat belts: front: buckle assembly
Published November 22, 2013 · Recall initiated: November 20, 2013
Summary
NHTSA records recall 13V579000, published November 22, 2013 and initiated November 20, 2013. Recalling firm: Blue Bird Body Company; 2014 Blue Bird Vision | 2015 Blue Bird All American | 2015 Blue Bird Vision | 2014 Blue Bird All American — Seat belts: front: buckle assembly.
What's the hazard
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain model year 2014 and 2015 Vision and All American model school buses manufactured August 23, 2013, through November 6, 2013 and equipped with IMMI-brand L9 driver's seat belts. When the button is pressed to release the seat belt, the latch plate can become partially engaged with the buckle, making the seat belt difficult to unlatch. Thus, this equipment fails to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies.
What to do
Blue Bird will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the seat belt buckle, and if necessary, replace the seat belt buckle, free of charge. The recall began on December 17, 2013. Owners may contact Blue Bird at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's recall number R13WS.
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Recall details
- Brand
- BLUE BIRD
- Model
- VISION
- Manufacturer
- Blue Bird Body Company
- Lot
- 2014 BLUE BIRD VISION | 2015 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN | 2015 BLUE BIRD VISION | 2014 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2014 Blue Bird Vision | 2015 Blue Bird All American | 2015 Blue Bird Vision | 2014 Blue Bird All American — Seat belts: front: buckle assembly recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 13V579000 on November 22, 2013. Reported hazard: Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain model year 2014 and 2015 Vision and All American model school buses manufactured August 23, 2013, through November 6, 2013 and equipped with IMMI-brand L9 driver's seat belts. When the button is pressed to release the seat belt, the latch plate can become partially engaged with the buckle, making the seat belt difficult to unlatch. Thus, this equipment fails to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies.
What should I do if I have this product?
Blue Bird will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the seat belt buckle, and if necessary, replace the seat belt buckle, free of charge. The recall began on December 17, 2013. Owners may contact Blue Bird at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's recall number R13WS.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: BLUE BIRD. Model: VISION.