Blue Bird Body Company | NHTSA Recall #15V277000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 15V277000 by Blue Bird Body Company. Affecting model year 2016 vision and all american rear engine school buses manufactured february 11, 2015, to april 2, 2015 Includes 36 affected units, School Bus Seats may be too Flammable/FMVSS 302, component: SEATS, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2016 vision and all american rear engine school buses manufactured february 11, 2015, to april 2, 2015

Defect Summary

Blue bird body company (blue bird) is recalling certain model year 2016 vision and all american rear engine school buses manufactured february 11, 2015, to april 2, 2015. the affected vehicles have seat bottoms whose foam core may not meet the flammability requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) no. 302, "flammability of interior materials."

Corrective Action

Blue bird will notify owners, and dealers will replace the school bus seat bottoms with foam that is compliant to the safety standard, free of charge. the recall began on june 9, 2015. owners may contact blue bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. blue bird's number for this recall is r15yd-sb.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 15V277000
Report Received Date: 2015-05-12T00:00:00
Subject: School bus seats may be too flammable/fmvss 302
Component: Seats
Potentially Affected Units: 36

Details

MFR Campaign Number: R15YD-SB
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Blue bird body company (blue bird) is recalling certain model year 2016 vision and all american rear engine school buses manufactured february 11, 2015, to april 2, 2015. the affected vehicles have seat bottoms whose foam core may not meet the flammability requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) no. 302, "flammability of interior materials."
Consequence Summary: If the seats are built with this seat bottom foam core, the seats may not resist catching fire in the presence of an ignition source, increasing the risk that a fire may start or spread.
Corrective Action: Blue bird will notify owners, and dealers will replace the school bus seat bottoms with foam that is compliant to the safety standard, free of charge. the recall began on june 9, 2015. owners may contact blue bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. blue bird's number for this recall is r15yd-sb.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 94.44

Metadata

SID: row-vf5a~7e9z-c3eu
NHTSA ID: 15V277000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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