Blue Bird Body Company | NHTSA Recall #12V359000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 12V359000 by Blue Bird Body Company. Includes 726 affected units, Mismatched Driver's Seat Belt Buckles, component: SEAT BELTS, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect 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.

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 12V359000

Manufacturer: Blue Bird Body Company

Report Received Date: 2012-07-25T00:00:00

Subject: Mismatched driver's seat belt buckles

Component: Seat Belts

Potentially Affected Units: 726

Details

MFR Campaign Number: R12VH

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect 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 Summary: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 12V359000

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Created At: 1742808662

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