Incorrect fasteners on seat gusset/fmvss 210
Defect Summary
Blue bird body company (blue bird) is recalling certain model year 2013-2016 all american a3fe, a3re, t3fe, t3re, and d3re school buses manufactured june 28, 2012, to september 25, 2014, and 2013-2016 vision bbcv school buses manufactured june 9, 2012, to september 30, 2014. incorrect fasteners may have been used to secure the seat gusset reinforcement to the side wall resulting in the seat belts being improperly anchored. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) no. 210, "seat belt assembly anchorages."
Safety Consequence
If the seat belts are improperly anchored, there is an increased risk of occupant injury in the event of a crash.
Corrective Action
Blue bird will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the the seat gusset reinforcement mounting fasteners, and will install an additional gusset reinforcement bracket, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on april 2, 2015. owners may contact blue bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue birds number for this recall is r15yc-sb.
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FAQ: Recall 15V136000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 15V136000?
NHTSA recall 15V136000 was issued by Blue Bird Body Company on March 10, 2015. It addresses: Incorrect fasteners on seat gusset/fmvss 210. The recall affects approximately 1,344 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 15V136000 or the manufacturer campaign number R15YC - SB. 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.