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Blue Bird Vision Recall 12V359: Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly

NHTSA campaign 12V359, reported July 25, 2012, 726 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 12V359BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY
Component
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Problem
Blue Bird is recalling model year 2013 All American and Vision school buses manufactured from April 30, 2012, through June 23, 2012. Driver's seat belts may have been inadvertently installed with mismatched buckles which fails to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies." The latch plate (tongue) on one style buckle may mate up to another style buckle receiver, but the latch plate may not be properly engaged.
Risk
Should this condition occur, the seat occupant may not be properly restrained and could be injured in an accident or sudden stop.
Remedy
Blue Bird will notify owners, and dealers will repair the buses free of charge. The safety recall began on August 23, 2012. Owners may contact Blue Bird at 1-478-822-2242.
Notes
Blue Bird's recall campaign number is R12VH.Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Affected vehicles

Blue Bird ALL American2013
Blue Bird Vision2013