2017 Blue Bird Vision | 2016 Blue Bird All American | 2017 Blue Bird All American | 2016 Blue Bird Vision — Other: school bus stop arm assembly
Published January 8, 2016 · Recall initiated: January 8, 2016
Summary
NHTSA records recall 16V006000, published January 8, 2016. Recalling firm: Blue Bird Body Company; 2017 Blue Bird Vision | 2016 Blue Bird All American | 2017 Blue Bird All American | 2016 Blue Bird Vision — Other: school bus stop arm assembly.
What's the hazard
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 All American school buses manufactured May 18, 2015, to November 9, 2015, and Vision school buses manufactured May 8, 2015, to October 27, 2015, equipped with certain Transpec T6000, T6100, and T7000 series school bus stop arms. The affected stop arms have a reflective decal that may peel loose from the stop arm. As such, these stop arms fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 131, "School Bus Pedestrian Safety Devices."
What to do
Blue Bird will notify owners, and dealers will replace the stop arm blade assembly, free of charge. The recall began on January 28, 2016. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242 or the manufacturer of the stop arms at 1-800-951-7867. Blue Birds number for this recall is R16YK-SB.
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Recall details
- Brand
- BLUE BIRD
- Model
- VISION
- Manufacturer
- Blue Bird Body Company
- Lot
- 2017 BLUE BIRD VISION | 2016 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN | 2017 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN | 2016 BLUE BIRD VISION
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2017 Blue Bird Vision | 2016 Blue Bird All American | 2017 Blue Bird All American | 2016 Blue Bird Vision — Other: school bus stop arm assembly recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 16V006000 on January 8, 2016. Reported hazard: Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 All American school buses manufactured May 18, 2015, to November 9, 2015, and Vision school buses manufactured May 8, 2015, to October 27, 2015, equipped with certain Transpec T6000, T6100, and T7000 series school bus stop arms. The affected stop arms have a reflective decal that may peel loose from the stop arm. As such, these stop arms fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 131, "School Bus Pedestrian Safety Devices."
What should I do if I have this product?
Blue Bird will notify owners, and dealers will replace the stop arm blade assembly, free of charge. The recall began on January 28, 2016. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242 or the manufacturer of the stop arms at 1-800-951-7867. Blue Birds number for this recall is R16YK-SB.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: BLUE BIRD. Model: VISION.