BLUE BIRD 2013 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall
Check Your Product
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2013 BLUE BIRD VISION
Brand
BLUE BIRD
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2013
BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY is recalling certain 2013 BLUE BIRD VISION vehicles due to seat belts:front issues. Should this condition occur, the seat occupant may not be properly restrained and could be injured in an accident or sudden stop..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
Blue Bird is recalling model year 2013 All American and Vision non-school buses manufactured from April 30, 2012, through June 23, 2012. Driver's seat belts may have been inadvertently installed with mismatched buckles. The latch plate (tongue) on one style buckle may mate up to another style buckle receiver but the latch plate may not be properly engaged. Therefore, they fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."
Reported concern (NHTSA)
Should this condition occur, the seat occupant may not be properly restrained and could be injured in an accident or sudden stop.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
Blue Bird will notify owners, and dealers will repair the buses free of charge. The safety recall began on August 23, 2012. Owners may contact Blue Bird at 1-478-822-2242.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026