Recall 13V-504: 2005–2013 Blue Bird A3RE, 2005–2013 Blue Bird D3RE
A-Z Bus Sales, Inc. recall for seats, reported to NHTSA on Oct 17, 2013, covering about 402 vehicles.
The problem
A-Z Bus Sales, Inc. (A-Z Bus) is recalling certain model year 2005-2013 Blue Bird A3RE and D3RE school buses equipped with C.E. White-brand flip seats.
The risk
When a Flip Seat is installed in front of another passenger seat, it is possible for the occupant of the rearward passenger seat to insert their toes and/or foot into the lower frame area of the Flip Seat. When a vehicle passenger occupies the Flip Seat, pushing the seat bottom downward to the horizontal position to sit in the seat, the occupant of the rearward seat could suffer a pinch point injury to their toes and/or foot.
The fix
A-Z Bus Sales will notify the school bus owners of the safety recall. A-Z Bus Sales will install a safety guard to cover the gap in the lower frame of the flip seat. Owners can contact A-Z Bus at 1-800-437-5522 or C. E. White at 1-419-492-2157 for more information.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
| Manufacturer | A-Z Bus Sales, Inc. |
|---|---|
| Component | Seats |
| Recall started by | NHTSA (Office of Defects Investigation) |
| NHTSA campaign number | 13V504000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Blue Bird A3RE | 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 | All years |
| Blue Bird D3RE | 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 | All years |
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 13V-504?
A-Z Bus Sales, Inc. (A-Z Bus) is recalling certain model year 2005-2013 Blue Bird A3RE and D3RE school buses equipped with C.E. White-brand flip seats.
How is recall 13V-504 fixed?
A-Z Bus Sales will notify the school bus owners of the safety recall. A-Z Bus Sales will install a safety guard to cover the gap in the lower frame of the flip seat. Owners can contact A-Z Bus at 1-800-437-5522 or C. E. White at 1-419-492-2157 for more information.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.