Blue Bird All American recalled over injury risk

Recall date

March 25, 2016

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Blue Bird Body Company recalls 2011–2017 Blue Bird All American

Recall number

16V172000

Brand / firm

Blue Bird

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 67 units

Why it was recalled

If the seat does not allow the occupant to be properly restrained in the event of a crash, they would be at an increased risk of injury.

What was recalled

Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain model year 2011-2017 All American school buses manufactured from August 20, 2010, through December 16, 2015. Buses with rear side emergency doors have seats over the wheelhouse area whose rear legs may detach from the floor in a crash, resulting in belted occupants traveling forward. As such, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."

What to do

Blue Bird will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear leg assembly, free of charge. The recall began on April 19, 2016. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's recall number for this campaign is R16YM-SB.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.