2013 BLUE BIRD VISION RECALL - #12V359000
RECALL FOR SEAT BELTS : FRONT : BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
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.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2013 BLUE BIRD VISION |
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| Manufacturer |
BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY |
| Manufactured between |
5/3/2012 - 6/18/2012 |
| Recalled on |
7/27/2012 |
| Influenced by |
BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY |
| Owners Notified on |
8/23/2012 |
| # Affected |
726 |
| Recalled for |
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
Should this condition occur, the seat occupant may not be properly restrained and could be injured in an accident or sudden stop. |
| Corrective action |
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. |
| 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. |
| See also |
2013 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
2013 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
2013 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY, ROOF AND PILLARS
2013 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, SWITCHES, BRAKE WARNING
2013 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, INSTRUMENT PANEL
2013 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for SEAT BELTS, FRONT
2013 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, BRAKE LIGHTS, SWITCH
2013 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for STEERING, LINKAGES, LINK, DRAG, CONNECTION
2013 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for SEATS
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