Recall 17V510000
SEATS
Defect Description
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.
Safety Consequence
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.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | BLUE BIRD | VISION |
| 2016 | BLUE BIRD | ALL AMERICAN |
| 2016 | BLUE BIRD | VISION |
| 2017 | BLUE BIRD | VISION |
| 2018 | BLUE BIRD | VISION |
| 2019 | BLUE BIRD | VISION |
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.