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Blue Bird Body - Seat may separate from the base frame
Official notice
3 May 2016
Last checked
3 May 2016
An official NHTSA notice concerns Blue Bird Body - Seat may separate from the base frame. In the event of a crash, the seat can separate from the base frame, increasing the risk of injury to the seat occupant. Published 2016-05-03.
What to do now
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.
Units affected
6
Recall number
R16YP-NSB
Official notice
2016-05-03
The hazard
The hazard
In the event of a crash, the seat can separate from the base frame, increasing the risk of injury to the seat occupant.
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Company & contacts
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Brand: Blue Bird Body. Contact: Blue Bird Body Company.
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Documents, notices & source
See the official notice and source documents for full details.
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