The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·17V202000·Announced 2017-03-23

Blue Bird Recalls 2016 School Buses Due to Seat Belt Defect

Blue Bird is recalling 2016 Vision and All American school buses because loose or missing nuts may allow shoulder belt D-rings to detach in a crash.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect where a seat belt component may detach in a crash, increasing injury risk, but no specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Blue Bird Body Company is recalling certain 2016 Vision and All American school buses. The recall involves vehicles equipped with specific QS11, QSCR11, QSJ11, and Davenport school bus seats that include three-point lap/shoulder seat belts.

The defect is a loose or missing D-ring mounting nut on these seats. This issue may allow the shoulder belt D-ring to detach during a crash. If the D-ring detaches, the seat belt may not adequately restrain the occupant, increasing the risk of injury in a collision.

Blue Bird will notify owners, and personnel from the seat manufacturer will inspect and repair the affected seats free of charge. The recall began on April 12, 2017. Owners can contact Blue Bird Campaigns Administration at 1-478-822-2242 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
BLUE BIRD VISION, ALL AMERICAN
Brand
BLUE BIRD
Manufacturer
Blue Bird Body Company
Category
Vehicle — School Bus
Hazard
Affected units
92

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (2)

  • VISION
  • ALL AMERICAN

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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