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Published November 21, 2023 · Recall initiated: November 20, 2023
Summary
NHTSA records recall 23V778000, published November 21, 2023 and initiated November 20, 2023. Recalling firm: Blue Bird Body Company; 2020 Blue Bird All American School Bus | 2021 Blue Bird All American School Bus | 2018 Blue Bird All American | 2014 Blue Bird All American | 2016 Blue Bird All American | 2015 Blue Bird All American | 2022 Blue Bird All American School Bus | 2019 Blue Bird All American | 2017 Blue Bird All American | 2023 Blue Bird All American School Bus | 2024 Blue Bird All American School Bus — Structure.
What's the hazard
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2014-2024 All American school buses equipped with 39" High Back seat restraining barriers. The bolts securing the restraining barriers to the floor may separate when fully loaded. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 222, "School Bus Passenger Seating and Crash Protection."
What to do
Dealers will install a longer bolt with rectangular washer and nut, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed January 16, 2024. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R23CU-SB. This recall is an expansion of recall number 23V-777.
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Recall details
- Brand
- BLUE BIRD
- Model
- ALL AMERICAN SCHOOL BUS
- Manufacturer
- Blue Bird Body Company
- Lot
- 2020 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN SCHOOL BUS | 2021 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN SCHOOL BUS | 2018 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN | 2014 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN | 2016 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN | 2015 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN | 2022 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN SCHOOL BUS | 2019 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN | 2017 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN | 2023 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN SCHOOL BUS | 2024 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN SCHOOL BUS
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2020 Blue Bird All American School Bus | 2021 Blue Bird All American School Bus | 2018 Blue Bird All American | 2014 Blue Bird All American | 2016 Blue Bird All American | 2015 Blue Bird All American | 2022 Blue Bird All American School Bus | 2019 Blue Bird All American | 2017 Blue Bird All American | 2023 Blue Bird All American School Bus | 2024 Blue Bird All American School Bus — Structure recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 23V778000 on November 21, 2023. Reported hazard: Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2014-2024 All American school buses equipped with 39" High Back seat restraining barriers. The bolts securing the restraining barriers to the floor may separate when fully loaded. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 222, "School Bus Passenger Seating and Crash Protection."
What should I do if I have this product?
Dealers will install a longer bolt with rectangular washer and nut, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed January 16, 2024. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R23CU-SB. This recall is an expansion of recall number 23V-777.
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 SCHOOL BUS.