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Blue Bird Vision Recall 16V265: Bus Seats May Separate From Base in a Crash

NHTSA campaign 16V265, reported May 3, 2016, 6 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

Certain 2017 Blue Bird transit buses are equipped with Freedman Integrated Child Seats (ICS) passenger seats that may separate from the base frame because of bolt failure. The seats also fail to meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213 for child restraint systems.

In the event of a crash, a seat that separates from its base frame increases the risk of injury to the person sitting in it. Owners of affected buses should take this seriously and act promptly.

Blue Bird has notified owners, and authorized dealers will replace the seats free of charge. The recall began on May 23, 2016. To arrange the repair or ask questions, contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242 and reference recall number R16YP-NSB. You can also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for any open recalls.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 16V265Blue Bird Body Company
Component
SEATS
Problem
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain model year 2017 All American Forward Engine transit buses manufactured February 9, 2016, to February 19, 2016 and one Vision transit bus manufactured on February 1, 2016, equipped with Freedman Integrated Child Seats (ICS) Passenger Seats. These vehicles are equipped with seats that may separate from the base frame due to bolt failure. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 213, "Child Restraint Systems."
Risk
In the event of a crash, the seat can separate from the base frame, increasing the risk of injury to the seat occupant.
Remedy
Blue Bird has notified owners, and dealers will replace the seats, free of charge. The recall began on May 23, 2016. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R16YP-NSB.
Notes
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 American2017
Blue Bird Vision2017