BLUE BIRD VISION 2017: SEATS

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 16V265000

Make Model Year
BLUE BIRD VISION 2017
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2016-05-23 2016-05-03 2016-05-03

Production Dates: 2016-02-01 - 2016-02-01

Manufacturers Involved: Blue Bird Body Company

Manufacturer Campaign Number: R16YP-NSB

Component: SEATS

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 6

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 213

Summary

Blue Bird Body Company "Blue Bird" is recalling certain model year 2017 All American Forward Engine transit buses manufactured February 9, 2016, to February 19, 2016 and one Vision transit bus manufactured on February 1, 2016, equipped with Freedman Integrated Child Seats "ICS" Passenger Seats. These vehicles are equipped with seats that may separate from the base frame due to bolt failure. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard "FMVSS" number 213, "Child Restraint Systems."

Consequence

In the event of a crash, the seat can separate from the base frame, increasing the risk of injury to the seat occupant.

Remedy

Blue Bird has notified owners, and dealers will replace the seats, free of charge. The recall began on May 23, 2016. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R16YP-NSB.

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.