SeatsRecall 16V-265 · Blue Bird vehicles
Blue Bird Body Company recall 16V-265 covers 6 Blue Bird vehicles for a seats problem, reported to NHTSA on May 3, 2016. The manufacturer's latest report (2017 Q3) shows 100% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 16V265000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain model year 2017 All American Forward Engine transit buses manufactured February 9, 2016, to February 19, 2016 and one Vision transit bus manufactured on February 1, 2016, equipped with Freedman Integrated Child Seats (ICS) Passenger Seats. These vehicles are equipped with seats that may separate from the base frame due to bolt failure. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 213, "Child Restraint Systems."
The risk
In the event of a crash, the seat can separate from the base frame, increasing the risk of injury to the seat occupant.
The fix
Blue Bird has notified owners, and dealers will replace the seats, free of charge. The recall began on May 23, 2016. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R16YP-NSB.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
100%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from February 1, 2016 to February 19, 2016. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.