FLEETWOOD VISION 2018: SEATS

Make : FLEETWOOD Model : VISION Year : 2018
Build Dates : 2014-07-18 - 2017-07-19
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 17V510000
Date Owner's Notified: 2017-09-15 Date Received by ODI: 2017-08-17 Date Added to Database: 2017-08-18
Manufacturers Involved: Blue Bird Body Company
Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall:
Manufacturer Campaign Number: R17ZB-SB
Component: SEATS
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 309
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.
Report Initiator: MFR V Report
Regulation Part Number: Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number:
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.