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Blue Bird Body - Inadequate padding near seat back studs
Official notice
17 Aug 2017
Last checked
17 Aug 2017
An official NHTSA notice concerns Blue Bird Body - Inadequate padding near seat back studs. In a rear crash event, the occupant's head may contact the d-ring mounting stud, resulting in a head injury or even death. Published 2017-08-17.
What to do now
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.
Units affected
309
Recall number
R17ZB-SB
Official notice
2017-08-17
The hazard
The hazard
In a rear crash event, the occupant's head may contact the d-ring mounting stud, resulting in a head injury or even death.
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Brand: Blue Bird Body. Contact: Blue Bird Body Company.
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