NHTSA Campaign 12V359000

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY

Issued by BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY · Reported Jul 25, 2012 · 726 vehicles affected

What's wrong

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 began on August 23, 2012. Owners may contact Blue Bird at 1-478-822-2242.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN 2013 726
BLUE BIRD VISION 2013 726

Source: NHTSA Campaign 12V359000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.