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2013 Blue Bird All American and Blue Bird Vision recall: buckle assembly

Blue Bird Body Company reported this safety recall on July 25, 2012. It covers about 726 vehicles.

vehicles affected
726
reported
Jul 25, 2012
owners notified
Aug 23, 2012

Seat belts: front: buckle assembly

What is wrong
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.

Recall number 12V359000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 12V359000

Is there a recall on the 2013 Blue Bird All American and Blue Bird Vision buckle assembly?

Yes. Recall 12V359000, reported on July 25, 2012, covers about 726 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 12V359000?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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