Flip seat/possible toe or foot pinch
Defect Summary
Blue bird is recalling certain model year 2010 through 2014 all american and vision model school buses manufactured from august 25, 2009, through march 19, 2013, and equipped with c. E. White inc. Flip seats models quasi static "qsj11" (30", 36", 39" and 45"), student safety seat "sssj" (30", 36", 39" and 45"), or school bus seat "sbj" (30", 36", 39" and 45").
Safety Consequence
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.
Corrective Action
Blue bird will notify owners, and dealers will install a safety guard to prevent passengers from placing their toes or feet in the opening on the back of the subject flip seats, free of charge. the recall began on june 14, 2013. owners may contact blue bird at 1-478-822-2242 for more information. blue bird's number for this campaign is r13wf.
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FAQ: Recall 13V200000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 13V200000?
NHTSA recall 13V200000 was issued by Blue Bird Body Company on May 15, 2013. It addresses: Flip seat/possible toe or foot pinch. The recall affects approximately 441 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Blue Bird Body Company dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 13V200000 or the manufacturer campaign number R13WF. 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.