CarRecallWatch- Component
- SEATS
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- In a rear crash event, the occupant's head may contact the D-Ring mounting stud, resulting in a head injury or even death.
- Remedy
- 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.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Certain Blue Bird school buses with QS11 convertible seats supplied by CE White/HSM Solutions have a D-Ring mounting stud in the upper seat back frame that lacks adequate padding between the seat occupant and the stud.
In a rear crash, an occupant's head may contact the exposed mounting stud, which could result in a head injury or even death.
Blue Bird will notify owners, and authorized dealers will install proper padding on the D-Ring mounting studs free of charge. Owners can contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242 and reference recall number R17ZB-SB. You can also check your vehicle's VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Blue Bird ALL American | 2016 |
|---|---|
| Blue Bird Vision | 20152016201720182019 |