BLUE BIRD VISION 2016: SEATS

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 17V510000

Make Model Year
BLUE BIRD VISION 2016
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2017-09-15 2017-08-17 2017-08-18

Production Dates: 2014-07-18 - 2017-07-19

Manufacturers Involved: Blue Bird Body Company

Manufacturer Campaign Number: R17ZB-SB

Component: SEATS

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 309

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Blue Bird Body Company "Blue Bird" is recalling certain model year 2015-2019 Vision and model year 2016 All American school buses equipped with certain QS11 series convertible school bus seats supplied by CE White/HSM Solutions. The integral D-Ring mounting stud located in the upper area of the seat back frame does not provide an adequate padding surface between the seat occupant and the D-Ring mounting stud.

Consequence

In a rear crash event, the occupant's head may contact the D-Ring mounting stud, resulting in a head injury or even death.

Remedy

Blue Bird will notify owners, and dealers will equip the Integra D-Ring mounting studs with the proper padding, free of charge. The recall began on September 15, 2017. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R17ZB-SB.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.safercar.gov.