NHTSA Recall 13V504000: Seats
A-Z Bus Sales, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 402 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Blue Bird A3RE.
| NHTSA campaign | 13V504000 |
|---|---|
| Component | SEATS |
| Report received | October 17, 2013 |
| Owner notification | May 10, 2013 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
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.
Safety 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.
Remedy
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 13V504000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Blue Bird A3RE | 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 |
| Blue Bird D3RE | 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 |
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.