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Blue Bird Body - Seat belt may be difficult to unlatch fmvss 209
Official notice
20 Nov 2013
Last checked
20 Nov 2013
An official NHTSA notice concerns Blue Bird Body - Seat belt may be difficult to unlatch fmvss 209. If the latch plate remains partially engaged after the button is pressed, egress from the vehicle could be hindered which would increase the risk of injury in the event of an emergency. Published 2013-11-20.
What to do now
Blue bird will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the seat belt buckle, and if necessary, replace the seat belt buckle, free of charge. The recall began on december 17, 2013. Owners may contact blue bird at 1-478-822-2242. Blue bird recall number r13ws.
Units affected
146
Recall number
R13WS
Official notice
2013-11-20
The hazard
The hazard
If the latch plate remains partially engaged after the button is pressed, egress from the vehicle could be hindered which would increase the risk of injury in the event of an emergency.
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Brand: Blue Bird Body. Contact: Blue Bird Body Company.
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