2018 Blue Bird All American | 2020 Blue Bird All American School Bus | 2021 Blue Bird All American School Bus | 2021 Blue Bird Vision School Bus | 2019 Blue Bird Vision | 2020 Blue Bird Vision School Bus | 2019 Blue Bird All American — Seat belts: front: anchorage
Published July 16, 2020 · Recall initiated: July 15, 2020
Summary
NHTSA records recall 20V409000, published July 16, 2020 and initiated July 15, 2020. Recalling firm: Blue Bird Body Company; 2018 Blue Bird All American | 2020 Blue Bird All American School Bus | 2021 Blue Bird All American School Bus | 2021 Blue Bird Vision School Bus | 2019 Blue Bird Vision | 2020 Blue Bird Vision School Bus | 2019 Blue Bird All American — Seat belts: front: anchorage.
What's the hazard
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2018-2021 All-American and 2019-2021 Vision school buses. The three-point seatbelt assembly may have been installed without reinforcing washers under the floor at the anchorage point, possibly preventing the assembly from remaining anchored in the event of a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages.
What to do
Blue Bird will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the seat belt anchorage point hardware and install any missing hardware as needed, free of charge. This recall began August 11, 2020. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R20AX.
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Recall details
- Brand
- BLUE BIRD
- Model
- ALL AMERICAN
- Manufacturer
- Blue Bird Body Company
- Lot
- 2018 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN | 2020 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN SCHOOL BUS | 2021 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN SCHOOL BUS | 2021 BLUE BIRD VISION SCHOOL BUS | 2019 BLUE BIRD VISION | 2020 BLUE BIRD VISION SCHOOL BUS | 2019 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2018 Blue Bird All American | 2020 Blue Bird All American School Bus | 2021 Blue Bird All American School Bus | 2021 Blue Bird Vision School Bus | 2019 Blue Bird Vision | 2020 Blue Bird Vision School Bus | 2019 Blue Bird All American — Seat belts: front: anchorage recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 20V409000 on July 16, 2020. Reported hazard: Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2018-2021 All-American and 2019-2021 Vision school buses. The three-point seatbelt assembly may have been installed without reinforcing washers under the floor at the anchorage point, possibly preventing the assembly from remaining anchored in the event of a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages.
What should I do if I have this product?
Blue Bird will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the seat belt anchorage point hardware and install any missing hardware as needed, free of charge. This recall began August 11, 2020. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R20AX.
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.