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NHTSARecalled Aug 17, 2017 · #17V510000

Inadequate Padding Near Seat Back Studs

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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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. In a rear crash event, the occupant's head may contact the D-Ring mounting stud, resulting in a head injury or even death.

Product details

Product
Inadequate Padding Near Seat Back Studs
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Blue Bird Body Company
Model numbers
2019 Vision, 2016 All, QS11
UPCs

What you should do

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.

View the official CPSC notice