Blue Bird Body Company | NHTSA Recall #13V200000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 13V200000 by Blue Bird Body Company. Affecting model year 2010 through 2014 all american and vision model school buses manufactured from august 25, 2009, through march 19, 2013, and equipped with c Includes 441 affected units, Flip Seat/Possible Toe or foot pinch, component: SEATS, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2010 through 2014 all american and vision model school buses manufactured from august 25, 2009, through march 19, 2013, and equipped with c

Defect Summary

Blue bird is recalling certain model year 2010 through 2014 all american and vision model school buses manufactured from august 25, 2009, through march 19, 2013, and equipped with c. E. White inc. Flip seats models quasi static "qsj11" (30", 36", 39" and 45"), student safety seat "sssj" (30", 36", 39" and 45"), or school bus seat "sbj" (30", 36", 39" and 45").

Corrective Action

Blue bird will notify owners, and dealers will install a safety guard to prevent passengers from placing their toes or feet in the opening on the back of the subject flip seats, free of charge. the recall began on june 14, 2013. owners may contact blue bird at 1-478-822-2242 for more information. blue bird's number for this campaign is r13wf.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 13V200000

Manufacturer: Blue Bird Body Company

Report Received Date: 2013-05-15T00:00:00

Subject: Flip seat/possible toe or foot pinch

Component: Seats

Potentially Affected Units: 441

Details

MFR Campaign Number: R13WF

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Blue bird is recalling certain model year 2010 through 2014 all american and vision model school buses manufactured from august 25, 2009, through march 19, 2013, and equipped with c. E. White inc. Flip seats models quasi static "qsj11" (30", 36", 39" and 45"), student safety seat "sssj" (30", 36", 39" and 45"), or school bus seat "sbj" (30", 36", 39" and 45").

Consequence Summary: When a flip seat is installed in front of another passenger seat, it is possible for the occupant of the rearward passenger seat to insert their toes and/or foot into the lower frame area of the flip seat. when a vehicle passenger occupies the flip seat, pushing the seat bottom downward to the horizontal position to sit in the seat, the occupant of the rearward seat could suffer a pinch point injury to their toes and/or foot.

Corrective Action: Blue bird will notify owners, and dealers will install a safety guard to prevent passengers from placing their toes or feet in the opening on the back of the subject flip seats, free of charge. the recall began on june 14, 2013. owners may contact blue bird at 1-478-822-2242 for more information. blue bird's number for this campaign is r13wf.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 13V200000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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