BLUE BIRD 2017 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall
Check Your Product
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2017 BLUE BIRD VISION
Brand
BLUE BIRD
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2017
Blue Bird Body Company is recalling certain 2017 BLUE BIRD VISION vehicles due to seats issues. In the event of a crash, the seat can separate from the base frame, increasing the risk of injury to the seat occupant..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain model year 2017 All American Forward Engine transit buses manufactured February 9, 2016, to February 19, 2016 and one Vision transit bus manufactured on February 1, 2016, equipped with Freedman Integrated Child Seats (ICS) Passenger Seats. These vehicles are equipped with seats that may separate from the base frame due to bolt failure. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 213, "Child Restraint Systems."
Reported concern (NHTSA)
In the event of a crash, the seat can separate from the base frame, increasing the risk of injury to the seat occupant.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
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.
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