BLUE BIRD 2016 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall
Check Your Product
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2016 BLUE BIRD VISION
Brand
BLUE BIRD
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2016
Blue Bird Body Company is recalling certain 2016 BLUE BIRD VISION vehicles due to seats issues. In a rear crash event, the occupant's head may contact the D-Ring mounting stud, resulting in a head injury or even death..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain model year 2015-2019 Vision and model year 2016 All American school buses equipped with certain QS11 series convertible school bus seats supplied by CE White/HSM Solutions. The integral D-Ring mounting stud located in the upper area of the seat back frame does not provide an adequate padding surface between the seat occupant and the D-Ring mounting stud.
Reported concern (NHTSA)
In a rear crash event, the occupant's head may contact the D-Ring mounting stud, resulting in a head injury or even death.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
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.
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