A-z Bus Sales, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #13V504000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 13V504000 by A-z Bus Sales, Inc.. Affecting model year 2005-2013 blue bird a3re and d3re school buses equipped with c Includes 402 affected units, Flip Seat/Possible Toe or foot pinch, component: SEATS, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2005-2013 blue bird a3re and d3re school buses equipped with c

Defect Summary

A-z bus sales, inc. (a-z bus) is recalling certain model year 2005-2013 blue bird a3re and d3re school buses equipped with c.e. White-brand flip seats.

Corrective Action

A-z bus sales will notify the school bus owners of the safety recall. a-z bus sales will install a safety guard to cover the gap in the lower frame of the flip seat. Owners can contact a-z bus at 1-800-437-5522 or c. E. White at 1-419-492-2157 for more information.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 13V504000

Manufacturer: A-z Bus Sales, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2013-10-17T00:00:00

Subject: Flip seat/possible toe or foot pinch

Component: Seats

Potentially Affected Units: 402

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: A-z bus sales, inc. (a-z bus) is recalling certain model year 2005-2013 blue bird a3re and d3re school buses equipped with c.e. White-brand flip seats.

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: A-z bus sales will notify the school bus owners of the safety recall. a-z bus sales will install a safety guard to cover the gap in the lower frame of the flip seat. Owners can contact a-z bus at 1-800-437-5522 or c. E. White at 1-419-492-2157 for more information.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-cfy8_5ayx~6mpd

NHTSA ID: 13V504000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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