Blue Bird Body Company — SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY

Is my product affected?

2014 BLUE BIRD VISION; 2015 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN; 2015 BLUE BIRD VISION; 2014 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN

• Brand BLUE BIRD

Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.

What happened

Blue Bird Body Company is recalling certain 2014 and 2015 Vision and All American model school buses manufactured between August 23, 2013, and November 6, 2013, that are equipped with IMMI-brand L9 driver's seat belts. The problem occurs when the seat belt release button is pressed but the latch plate becomes partially engaged with the buckle, making it difficult to unlatch the seat belt. This could hinder a person's ability to exit the vehicle quickly in an emergency, increasing the risk of injury.

To remedy this issue, Blue Bird dealers will inspect the affected seat belt buckle at no charge and replace it if necessary. The recall began on December 17, 2013. Affected owners should contact Blue Bird at 1-478-822-2242 or reference recall number R13WS.

Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.

Hazard

If the latch plate remains partially engaged after the button is pressed, egress from the vehicle could be hindered which would increase the risk of injury in the event of an emergency.

What should I do?

Blue Bird will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the seat belt buckle, and if necessary, replace the seat belt buckle, free of charge. The recall began on December 17, 2013. Owners may contact Blue Bird at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's recall number R13WS.

Details from the source

Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain model year 2014 and 2015 Vision and All American model school buses manufactured August 23, 2013, through November 6, 2013 and equipped with IMMI-brand L9 driver's seat belts. When the button is pressed to release the seat belt, the latch plate can become partially engaged with the buckle, making the seat belt difficult to unlatch. Thus, this equipment fails to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."

Source

Official record: NHTSA ↗

Republished from the official source above; details can change — the source record controls.

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