Recall 13V577 affects 146 2014 Blue Bird Vision and All American buses for sticky seat belt buckles. Blue Bird dealers inspect and replace buckles free.
Blue Bird is recalling 146 2014 Vision and All American non-school buses because the IMMI L9 driver's seat belt can stay partly latched after the release button is pressed. That can slow exit from the vehicle in an emergency and increase injury risk; the Blue Bird dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The driver's seat belt buckle on the 2014 Blue Bird Vision and All American non-school buses is the release and locking point for the belt. The latch plate is the metal tongue on the belt webbing; it clicks into the buckle to hold the driver in place, then releases when the button is pressed.
On buses equipped with IMMI-brand L9 driver's seat belts, that release action does not work as cleanly as it should. When the button is pressed, the latch plate can remain partly engaged inside the buckle instead of separating fully. That partial engagement makes the driver's belt difficult to unlatch and means the seat belt assembly does not meet the required seat belt standard.
There is no warning sign before failure. The problem appears at the moment the driver tries to unbuckle: the release button is pressed, but the latch plate stays caught or takes extra effort to free.
Who's affected?
Covers the Vision and All American bus lines, both tied to the same seat belt buckle assembly.
| 2014 Blue Bird Vision | seat belt |
|---|---|
| 2014 Blue Bird All American | seat belt |
| Units affected | 146 |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific bus is included.
What's the safety risk?
A seat belt latch plate that stays partly engaged after the release button is pressed can delay exit from the vehicle and increase injury risk during an emergency. If the buckle does not release cleanly, stop using that seat position and contact a Blue Bird dealer. Repair will be free at any franchised Blue Bird dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2014 Blue Bird Vision or All American is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Blue Bird dealer to ask about the free seat-belt-buckle inspection and replacement.
- Schedule the repair that fixes a driver's seat belt buckle that can stay partly latched after the release button is pressed.
- Bring the recall notice if Blue Bird mailed one. If not, reference recall number 13V577 when you call.
- Avoid using the bus for passenger service until the driver's seat belt buckle has been inspected or replaced.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Blue Bird technician inspects the driver seat belt buckle for the latch condition described in recall 13V577. If the buckle is affected, the technician replaces the seat belt buckle. The dealer repair will be free once the remedy is available for your VIN, and the remedy text says Blue Bird began owner notification on December 17, 2013. Ask the service desk to confirm the buckle inspection and any replacement before the bus returns to service.
Timeline
| November 20, 2013 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| December 17, 2013 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 13V577?
Recall 13V577 covers 146 2014 Blue Bird Vision and All American non-school buses with IMMI-brand L9 driver's seat belts. The buckle latch plate can stay partly engaged after the release button is pressed, making the belt difficult to unlatch. Blue Bird dealers inspect and replace the buckle for free.
What should I do if my 2014 Blue Bird Vision or All American is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific bus is included in recall 13V577. If it is, contact an authorized Blue Bird dealer and reference Blue Bird recall number R13WS. The dealer will inspect the driver's seat belt buckle and replace it for free when needed.
Does the recall repair cost anything?
No. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and Blue Bird's remedy says dealers will inspect the seat belt buckle and replace it if needed free of charge.
What warning signs should I watch for?
Watch for a driver's seat belt that is difficult to unlatch after pressing the release button. The recall describes a latch plate that stays partly engaged with the buckle, which can slow exit from the bus and increase injury risk during an emergency.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/13V577000 |
|---|---|
| Blue Bird customer service | 1-478-822-2242 |
| NHTSA recall # | 13V577 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 13V577000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 2, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →