2015 Blue Bird All American | 2013 Blue Bird All American | 2012 Blue Bird All American | 2011 Blue Bird All American | 2010 Blue Bird All American | 2009 Blue Bird All American | 2008 Blue Bird All American | 2020 Blue Bird Vision School Bus | 2020 Blue Bird Vision Transit Bus | 2019 Blue Bird Vision | 2018 Blue Bird Vision | 2017 Blue Bird Vision | 2021 Blue Bird Vision School Bus | 2011 Blue Bird Vision | 2010 Blue Bird Vision | 2008 Blue Bird Vision | 2021 Blue Bird All American Transit Bus | 2019 Blue Bird All American | 2018 Blue Bird All American | 2014 Blue Bird All American — Seats: barriers
Published March 4, 2020 · Recall initiated: March 3, 2020
Summary
NHTSA records recall 20V125000, published March 4, 2020 and initiated March 3, 2020. Recalling firm: Blue Bird Body Company; 2015 Blue Bird All American | 2013 Blue Bird All American | 2012 Blue Bird All American | 2011 Blue Bird All American | 2010 Blue Bird All American | 2009 Blue Bird All American | 2008 Blue Bird All American | 2020 Blue Bird Vision School Bus | 2020 Blue Bird Vision Transit Bus | 2019 Blue Bird Vision | 2018 Blue Bird Vision | 2017 Blue Bird Vision | 2021 Blue Bird Vision School Bus | 2011 Blue Bird Vision | 2010 Blue Bird Vision | 2008 Blue Bird Vision | 2021 Blue Bird All American Transit Bus | 2019 Blue Bird All American | 2018 Blue Bird All American | 2014 Blue Bird All American — Seats: barriers.
What's the hazard
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2008-2021 Vision and All American school buses. The seat barrier behind the driver seat with an integrated 3-point seat belt may have been installed incorrectly and may be missing the reinforcing bracket. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 222, "School Bus Passenger Seating and Crash Protection."
What to do
Blue Bird will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and properly install the seat barrier including adding reinforcing bracket, as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin April 23, 2020. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R20AM-SB.
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Recall details
- Brand
- BLUE BIRD
- Model
- ALL AMERICAN
- Manufacturer
- Blue Bird Body Company
- Lot
- 2015 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN | 2013 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN | 2012 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN | 2011 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN | 2010 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN | 2009 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN | 2008 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN | 2020 BLUE BIRD VISION SCHOOL BUS | 2020 BLUE BIRD VISION TRANSIT BUS | 2019 BLUE BIRD VISION | 2018 BLUE BIRD VISION | 2017 BLUE BIRD VISION | 2021 BLUE BIRD VISION SCHOOL BUS | 2011 BLUE BIRD VISION | 2010 BLUE BIRD VISION | 2008 BLUE BIRD VISION | 2021 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN TRANSIT BUS | 2019 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN | 2018 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN | 2014 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2015 Blue Bird All American | 2013 Blue Bird All American | 2012 Blue Bird All American | 2011 Blue Bird All American | 2010 Blue Bird All American | 2009 Blue Bird All American | 2008 Blue Bird All American | 2020 Blue Bird Vision School Bus | 2020 Blue Bird Vision Transit Bus | 2019 Blue Bird Vision | 2018 Blue Bird Vision | 2017 Blue Bird Vision | 2021 Blue Bird Vision School Bus | 2011 Blue Bird Vision | 2010 Blue Bird Vision | 2008 Blue Bird Vision | 2021 Blue Bird All American Transit Bus | 2019 Blue Bird All American | 2018 Blue Bird All American | 2014 Blue Bird All American — Seats: barriers recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 20V125000 on March 4, 2020. Reported hazard: Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2008-2021 Vision and All American school buses. The seat barrier behind the driver seat with an integrated 3-point seat belt may have been installed incorrectly and may be missing the reinforcing bracket. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 222, "School Bus Passenger Seating and Crash Protection."
What should I do if I have this product?
Blue Bird will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and properly install the seat barrier including adding reinforcing bracket, as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin April 23, 2020. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R20AM-SB.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: BLUE BIRD. Model: ALL AMERICAN.