# Service bulletin S19ZS

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- Type: Service bulletin
- NHTSA id: 10156618
- Published by NHTSA: 2019\-04\-05
- Manufacturer's number: S19ZS
- Manufacturer's date: 2019\-03\-26
- NHTSA component: SEATS

## NHTSA's summary

Overview: Blue Bird and HSM Quality/Engineering teams have determined that certain NexGen lap belt ready school bus seats manufactured from September 2017 to April 2018 have shown a history of breaking at the upper joint of the back rest assembly. HSM testing has shown this issue is not a compliance concern and examination shows it does not pose a safety concern. HSM has developed a Voluntary Technical Service Bulletin \(SB18\-0016 Rev 2\). HSM will provide parts at no cost and will cover limited labor reimbursement for installation of the repair. Affected Units: 2019 Blue Bird All American School Buses manufactured from October 27, 2017 through March 29, 2018 and 2019 Blue Bird Vision School Buses manufactured from September 19, 2017 through April 12, 2018. A separate printout will be provided listing all buses in your territory that are affected by this service bulletin. Service Bulletin S19ZS will be mailed to all owners on record. Be sure to review your list and advise of any incorrect owner names and/or addresses. On the subject buses, the Dealer is to execute the seat repair in accordance with Work Instruction 7.5\-1050. Repair Parts: Reference attached HSM service repair procedure SB18\-0016 Rev 2. Time Allowance: Reference attached HSM service repair procedure SB18\-0016 Rev 2. Completion Notification: Please Contact HSM Customer Service at: HSM Customer Service Gina Moore, Senior Customer Service Manager and Sales 256 Industrial Blvd. Fort Valley, GA 31030 Phone: 478\-822\-0800 Fax: 419\-492\-2544 glmoore@hsmsolutions.com

## The document

- [NHTSA's copy of the document (PDF)](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2019/MC-10156618-0001.pdf)
- [If that address does not open, try this one](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2019/MC-10156618-9999.pdf)

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## Components

Seats

## Vehicles listed

- 2019 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN
- 2019 BLUE BIRD VISION

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