2020 Blue Bird Vision School Bus | 2020 Blue Bird All American School Bus — Structure: emergency: escape/egress/exit
Published July 15, 2019 · Recall initiated: July 12, 2019
Summary
NHTSA records recall 19V524000, published July 15, 2019 and initiated July 12, 2019. Recalling firm: Blue Bird Body Company; 2020 Blue Bird Vision School Bus | 2020 Blue Bird All American School Bus — Structure: emergency: escape/egress/exit.
What's the hazard
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2020 Vision and All American buses equipped with Specialty Prolo 24" x 24" roof hatches. Due to a manufacturing issue, the roof hatch external handle may unexpectedly break under reasonable use. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 217, "Bus Emergency Exits and Window Retention and Release."
What to do
Blue Bird will notify owners, and dealers will replace the outer hatch handle, free of charge. The recall began August 21, 2019. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R19AF - NSB.
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Recall details
- Brand
- BLUE BIRD
- Model
- VISION SCHOOL BUS
- Manufacturer
- Blue Bird Body Company
- Lot
- 2020 BLUE BIRD VISION SCHOOL BUS | 2020 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN SCHOOL BUS
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2020 Blue Bird Vision School Bus | 2020 Blue Bird All American School Bus — Structure: emergency: escape/egress/exit recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 19V524000 on July 15, 2019. Reported hazard: Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2020 Vision and All American buses equipped with Specialty Prolo 24" x 24" roof hatches. Due to a manufacturing issue, the roof hatch external handle may unexpectedly break under reasonable use. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 217, "Bus Emergency Exits and Window Retention and Release."
What should I do if I have this product?
Blue Bird will notify owners, and dealers will replace the outer hatch handle, free of charge. The recall began August 21, 2019. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R19AF - NSB.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: BLUE BIRD. Model: VISION SCHOOL BUS.