NHTSA Recall 17V510000
NHTSA Campaign Id 17V510000; Date: Aug. 17, 2017
In a rear crash event, the occupant's head may contact the d-ring mounting stud, resulting in a head injury or even death.
Recalled Vehicles:
2016 Blue Bird All American; 2015 Blue Bird Vision; 2016 Blue Bird Vision; 2017 Blue Bird Vision; 2018 Blue Bird Vision; 2019 Blue Bird Vision
Component: Seats
Manufactured by: Blue Bird Body Company
Affected Units:: 309
Recall 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.
How to Fix:
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.
Recall 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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Sep 15, 2017
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