2016 Blue Bird All American, 2015–2019 Blue Bird Vision Recall: Integral D-Ring mounting stud located in the upper area of the seat back…
NHTSA campaign 17V510000 · Seats · filed Aug 17, 2017 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
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.
The risk
In a rear crash event, the occupant's head may contact the D-Ring mounting stud, resulting in a head injury or even death.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
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Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
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.
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.
Affected vehicles
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 17V510000 (manufacturer number R17ZB-SB). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.