Safety Recall NHTSA · 13V504000 Reported October 17, 2013

Flip seat/possible toe or foot pinch

A-z Bus Sales, Inc. · N/A · 402 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
13V504000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
A-z Bus Sales, Inc.
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
402
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
October 17, 2013

Defect Summary

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 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

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.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized A-z Bus Sales, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 13V504000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 13V504000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 13V504000?

NHTSA recall 13V504000 was issued by A-z Bus Sales, Inc. on October 17, 2013. It addresses: Flip seat/possible toe or foot pinch. The recall affects approximately 402 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized A-z Bus Sales, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 13V504000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). 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.