NHTSA Recall 12V359000: Buckle assembly (seat belts)
BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 726 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Blue Bird All American.
| NHTSA campaign | 12V359000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | R12VH |
| Component | SEAT BELTS › FRONT › BUCKLE ASSEMBLY |
| Report received | July 25, 2012 |
| Owner notification | August 23, 2012 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Blue Bird is recalling model year 2013 All American and Vision school buses manufactured from April 30, 2012, through June 23, 2012. Driver's seat belts may have been inadvertently installed with mismatched buckles which fails to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies." 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.
Safety risk
Should this condition occur, the seat occupant may not be properly restrained and could be injured in an accident or sudden stop.
Remedy
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.
Notes
Blue Bird's recall campaign number is R12VH.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.
Vehicles covered by recall 12V359000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.