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.
Blue Bird Body Company – Inadequate Padding Near Seat Back Studs
| Report Received Date | 08/17/2017 |
| NHTSA ID | 17V510000 |
| Consequence Summary | In a rear crash event, the occupant's head may contact the D-Ring mounting stud, resulting in a head injury or even death. |
| Corrective Action | 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. |
| Recall Code | R17ZB-SB |
| Potentially Affected | 309 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=17V510000) |
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