Blue Bird Vision recalled over injury risk

Recall date

August 17, 2017

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Blue Bird Body Company recalls 2015–2019 Blue Bird Vision, All American

Recall number

17V510000

Brand / firm

Blue Bird

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 309 units

Why it was recalled

In a rear crash event, the occupant's head may contact the D-Ring mounting stud, resulting in a head injury or even death.

What was recalled

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.

What to do

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.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.