NHTSA Campaign 17V510000
SEATS
Issued by Blue Bird Body Company · Reported Aug 17, 2017 · 309 vehicles affected
What's wrong
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.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| BLUE BIRD | ALL AMERICAN | 2016 | 309 |
| BLUE BIRD | VISION | 2015 | 309 |
| BLUE BIRD | VISION | 2016 | 309 |
| BLUE BIRD | VISION | 2017 | 309 |
| BLUE BIRD | VISION | 2018 | 309 |
| BLUE BIRD | VISION | 2019 | 309 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 17V510000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.