2016 Blue Bird All American | 2014 Blue Bird Vision | 2013 Blue Bird All American | 2015 Blue Bird All American | 2013 Blue Bird Vision | 2015 Blue Bird Vision | 2016 Blue Bird Vision | 2014 Blue Bird All American — Seat belts
Published March 10, 2015 · Recall initiated: March 10, 2015
Summary
NHTSA records recall 15V136000, published March 10, 2015. Recalling firm: Blue Bird Body Company; 2016 Blue Bird All American | 2014 Blue Bird Vision | 2013 Blue Bird All American | 2015 Blue Bird All American | 2013 Blue Bird Vision | 2015 Blue Bird Vision | 2016 Blue Bird Vision | 2014 Blue Bird All American — Seat belts.
What's the hazard
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.
What to do
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.
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Recall details
- Brand
- BLUE BIRD
- Model
- ALL AMERICAN
- Manufacturer
- Blue Bird Body Company
- Lot
- 2016 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN | 2014 BLUE BIRD VISION | 2013 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN | 2015 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN | 2013 BLUE BIRD VISION | 2015 BLUE BIRD VISION | 2016 BLUE BIRD VISION | 2014 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2016 Blue Bird All American | 2014 Blue Bird Vision | 2013 Blue Bird All American | 2015 Blue Bird All American | 2013 Blue Bird Vision | 2015 Blue Bird Vision | 2016 Blue Bird Vision | 2014 Blue Bird All American — Seat belts recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 15V136000 on March 10, 2015. Reported hazard: 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.
What should I do if I have this product?
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.
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.