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Blue Bird Body - Shoulder seat belt d-ring may detach in a crash
Official notice
23 Mar 2017
Last checked
23 Mar 2017
An official NHTSA notice concerns Blue Bird Body - Shoulder seat belt d-ring may detach in a crash. A loose or missing shoulder belt d-ring may prevent the seat belt from adequately restraining the seat occupant in the event of a crash, increasing their risk of injury. Published 2017-03-23.
What to do now
Blue bird will notify owners, and personnel from the school bus seat manufacturer will inspect and repair the affected seats, free of charge. The recall began on april 12, 2017. Owners may contact blue bird campaigns administration at 1-478-822-2242. Blue bird's number for this recall is r17yz (sb).
Units affected
92
Recall number
R17YZ (SB)
Official notice
2017-03-23
The hazard
The hazard
A loose or missing shoulder belt d-ring may prevent the seat belt from adequately restraining the seat occupant in the event of a crash, increasing their risk of injury.
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Brand: Blue Bird Body. Contact: Blue Bird Body Company.
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