Blue Bird Body Company Seat Belts:front:buckle Assembly Recall

Vehicle Make / Model:
BLUE BIRD / ALL AMERICAN
BLUE BIRD / VISION

Model Year(s):
2013
2013

Manufacturer: BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY

Mfr’s Report Date: JUL 24, 2012

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 12V359000

NHTSA Action Number: N/A

Component: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY

Potential Number of Units Affected: 726

Summary:
Blue Bird is recalling model year 2013 All American and Vision school buses manufactured from April 30, 2012, through June 23, 2012. Driver’s seat belts may have been inadvertently installed with mismatched buckles which fails to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 209, “Seat Belt Assemblies.” The latch plate (tongue) on one style buckle may mate up to another style buckle receiver, but the latch plate may not be properly engaged.

Consequence:
Should this condition occur, the seat occupant may not be properly restrained and could be injured in an accident or sudden stop.

Remedy:
Blue Bird will notify owners, and dealers will repair the buses free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on, or about, August 24, 2012. Owners may contact Blue Bird at 1-478-822-2242.