Blue Bird Body Company | NHTSA Recall #16V265000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 16V265000 by Blue Bird Body Company. Affecting model year 2017 all american forward engine transit buses manufactured february 9, 2016, to february 19, 2016 and one vision transit bus manufactured on february 1, 2016, equipped with freedman integrated child seats (ics) passenger seats Includes 6 affected units, Seat May Separate From the Base Frame, component: SEATS, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModelsmodel year 2017 all american forward engine transit buses manufactured february 9, 2016, to february 19, 2016 and one vision transit bus manufactured on february 1, 2016, equipped with freedman integrated child seats (ics) passenger seats
Defect Summary
Blue bird body company (blue bird) is recalling certain model year 2017 all american forward engine transit buses manufactured february 9, 2016, to february 19, 2016 and one vision transit bus manufactured on february 1, 2016, equipped with freedman integrated child seats (ics) passenger seats. these vehicles are equipped with seats that may separate from the base frame due to bolt failure. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 213, "child restraint systems."
Corrective Action
Blue bird has notified owners, and dealers will replace the seats, free of charge. the recall began on may 23, 2016. owners may contact blue bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. blue bird's number for this recall is r16yp-nsb.