NHTSA Recall 12V359000
Filed by Blue Bird Body Company. Component: Seat Belts. Reported 2012-07-25. An estimated 726 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
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.
Risk
Should this condition occur, the seat occupant may not be properly restrained and could be injured in an accident or sudden stop.
What the manufacturer will do
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.
Manufacturer campaign number: R12VH
Notes
Blue Bird's recall campaign number is R12VH.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.