Mismatched driver's seat belt buckles
Defect Summary
Blue bird is recalling model year 2013 all american and vision non-school buses manufactured from april 30, 2012, through june 23, 2012. driver's seat belts may have been inadvertently installed with mismatched buckles. 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. therefore, they fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 209, "seat belt assemblies."
Safety Consequence
Should this condition occur, the seat occupant may not be properly restrained and could be injured in an accident or sudden stop.
Corrective Action
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.
Similar Recalls
Other recalls from Blue Bird Body Company or involving Seat Belts.
FAQ: Recall 12V360000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 12V360000?
NHTSA recall 12V360000 was issued by Blue Bird Body Company on July 25, 2012. It addresses: Mismatched driver's seat belt buckles. The recall affects approximately 23 vehicles, with the defect involving the Seat Belts component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Blue Bird Body Company dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 12V360000 or the manufacturer campaign number R12VH. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
Where does the data on this page come from?
All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.