2015 Blue Bird All American | 2012 Blue Bird All American | 2013 Blue Bird All American | 2016 Blue Bird All American | 2017 Blue Bird All American | 2014 Blue Bird All American — Seats
Published March 25, 2016 · Recall initiated: March 25, 2016
Summary
NHTSA records recall 16V172000, published March 25, 2016. Recalling firm: Blue Bird Body Company; 2015 Blue Bird All American | 2012 Blue Bird All American | 2013 Blue Bird All American | 2016 Blue Bird All American | 2017 Blue Bird All American | 2014 Blue Bird All American — Seats.
What's the hazard
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain model year 2011-2017 All American school buses manufactured from August 20, 2010, through December 16, 2015. Buses with rear side emergency doors have seats over the wheelhouse area whose rear legs may detach from the floor in a crash, resulting in belted occupants traveling forward. As such, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."
What to do
Blue Bird will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear leg assembly, free of charge. The recall began on April 19, 2016. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's recall number for this campaign is R16YM-SB.
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Recall details
- Brand
- BLUE BIRD
- Model
- ALL AMERICAN
- Manufacturer
- Blue Bird Body Company
- Lot
- 2015 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN | 2012 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN | 2013 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN | 2016 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN | 2017 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN | 2014 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2015 Blue Bird All American | 2012 Blue Bird All American | 2013 Blue Bird All American | 2016 Blue Bird All American | 2017 Blue Bird All American | 2014 Blue Bird All American — Seats recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 16V172000 on March 25, 2016. Reported hazard: Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain model year 2011-2017 All American school buses manufactured from August 20, 2010, through December 16, 2015. Buses with rear side emergency doors have seats over the wheelhouse area whose rear legs may detach from the floor in a crash, resulting in belted occupants traveling forward. As such, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."
What should I do if I have this product?
Blue Bird will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear leg assembly, free of charge. The recall began on April 19, 2016. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's recall number for this campaign is R16YM-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.