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2017 BLUE BIRD VISION Recalled by Blue Bird Body Company — SEATS

Date: March 5, 2016
Company: Blue Bird Body Company
Status: Ongoing
Source: NHTSA

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

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.

Affected Products

2017 BLUE BIRD VISION. 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."

Why Was This Recalled?

In the event of a crash, the seat can separate from the base frame, increasing the risk of injury to the seat occupant.

Where Was This Sold?

Nationwide

About Blue Bird Body Company

Blue Bird Body Company has 80 total recalls tracked by RecallDetector.

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Data sourced from the NHTSA. Last updated March 27, 2026. View original report