Blue Bird Body Company | NHTSA Recall #17V510000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 17V510000 by Blue Bird Body Company. Affecting model year 2015-2019 vision and model year 2016 all american school buses equipped with certain qs11 series convertible school bus seats supplied by ce white/hsm solutions Includes 309 affected units, Inadequate Padding Near Seat Back Studs, component: SEATS, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2015-2019 vision and model year 2016 all american school buses equipped with certain qs11 series convertible school bus seats supplied by ce white/hsm solutions

Defect Summary

Blue bird body company (blue bird) is recalling certain model year 2015-2019 vision and model year 2016 all american school buses equipped with certain qs11 series convertible school bus seats supplied by ce white/hsm solutions. the integral d-ring mounting stud located in the upper area of the seat back frame does not provide an adequate padding surface between the seat occupant and the d-ring mounting stud.

Corrective Action

Blue bird will notify owners, and dealers will equip the integra d-ring mounting studs with the proper padding, free of charge. the recall began on september 15, 2017. owners may contact blue bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. blue bird's number for this recall is r17zb-sb.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 17V510000
Report Received Date: 2017-08-17T00:00:00
Subject: Inadequate padding near seat back studs
Component: Seats
Potentially Affected Units: 309

Details

MFR Campaign Number: R17ZB-SB
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Blue bird body company (blue bird) is recalling certain model year 2015-2019 vision and model year 2016 all american school buses equipped with certain qs11 series convertible school bus seats supplied by ce white/hsm solutions. the integral d-ring mounting stud located in the upper area of the seat back frame does not provide an adequate padding surface between the seat occupant and the d-ring mounting stud.
Consequence Summary: In a rear crash event, the occupant's head may contact the d-ring mounting stud, resulting in a head injury or even death.
Corrective Action: Blue bird will notify owners, and dealers will equip the integra d-ring mounting studs with the proper padding, free of charge. the recall began on september 15, 2017. owners may contact blue bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. blue bird's number for this recall is r17zb-sb.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 84.79

Metadata

SID: row-pcxs-ussf~he78
NHTSA ID: 17V510000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
Created Meta: N/A
Updated At: 1742808662
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