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2005-2013 Blue Bird A3RE and Blue Bird D3RE recall: seats

A-Z Bus Sales, Inc. reported this safety recall on October 17, 2013. It covers about 402 vehicles.

vehicles affected
402
reported
Oct 17, 2013
owners notified
May 10, 2013

Seats

What is wrong
A-Z Bus Sales, Inc. (A-Z Bus) is recalling certain model year 2005-2013 Blue Bird A3RE and D3RE school buses equipped with C.E. White-brand flip seats.
Risk
When a Flip Seat is installed in front of another passenger seat, it is possible for the occupant of the rearward passenger seat to insert their toes and/or foot into the lower frame area of the Flip Seat. When a vehicle passenger occupies the Flip Seat, pushing the seat bottom downward to the horizontal position to sit in the seat, the occupant of the rearward seat could suffer a pinch point injury to their toes and/or foot.
Remedy
A-Z Bus Sales will notify the school bus owners of the safety recall. A-Z Bus Sales will install a safety guard to cover the gap in the lower frame of the flip seat. Owners can contact A-Z Bus at 1‑800‑437‑5522 or C. E. White at 1‑419‑492‑2157 for more information.

Recall number 13V504000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 13V504000

Is there a recall on the 2005-2013 Blue Bird A3RE and Blue Bird D3RE seats?

Yes. Recall 13V504000, reported on October 17, 2013, covers about 402 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 13V504000?

A-Z Bus Sales will notify the school bus owners of the safety recall. A-Z Bus Sales will install a safety guard to cover the gap in the lower frame of the flip seat. Owners can contact A-Z Bus at 1‑800‑437‑5522 or C. E. White at 1‑419‑492‑2157 for more information.

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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