Blue Bird Body Company | NHTSA Recall #12V360000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 12V360000 by Blue Bird Body Company. Includes 23 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 non-school buses manufactured from april 30, 2012, through june 23, 2012. driver's seat belts may have been inadvertently installed with mismatched buckles. 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. therefore, they fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 209, "seat belt assemblies."

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: 12V360000

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: 23

Details

MFR Campaign Number: R12VH

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Blue bird is recalling model year 2013 all american and vision non-school buses manufactured from april 30, 2012, through june 23, 2012. driver's seat belts may have been inadvertently installed with mismatched buckles. 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. therefore, they fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 209, "seat belt assemblies."

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

Metadata

SID: row-9qv5~dtbs-tpbw

NHTSA ID: 12V360000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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