2022 Blue Bird Vision School Bus | 2023 Blue Bird Vision School Bus | 2019 Blue Bird All American | 2021 Blue Bird Vision School Bus | 2022 Blue Bird All American School Bus | 2019 Blue Bird Vision | 2020 Blue Bird Vision School Bus | 2021 Blue Bird All American School Bus | 2020 Blue Bird All American School Bus | 2023 Blue Bird All American School Bus — Structure: body: roof and pillars
Published July 19, 2024 · Recall initiated: July 19, 2024
Summary
NHTSA records recall 24V543000, published July 19, 2024. Recalling firm: Blue Bird Body Company; 2022 Blue Bird Vision School Bus | 2023 Blue Bird Vision School Bus | 2019 Blue Bird All American | 2021 Blue Bird Vision School Bus | 2022 Blue Bird All American School Bus | 2019 Blue Bird Vision | 2020 Blue Bird Vision School Bus | 2021 Blue Bird All American School Bus | 2020 Blue Bird All American School Bus | 2023 Blue Bird All American School Bus — Structure: body: roof and pillars.
What's the hazard
Blue Bird Bus Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2019-2023 Vision, All American Front Engine, and All American Rear Engine school buses. An exterior roof joint may have been manufactured with insufficient strength that can allow the roof panels to separate in a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 221, "School Bus Body Joint Strength.
What to do
Dealers will inspect the roof panel joints and install additional rivets as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 17, 2024. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242.
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Recall details
- Brand
- BLUE BIRD
- Model
- VISION SCHOOL BUS
- Manufacturer
- Blue Bird Body Company
- Lot
- 2022 BLUE BIRD VISION SCHOOL BUS | 2023 BLUE BIRD VISION SCHOOL BUS | 2019 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN | 2021 BLUE BIRD VISION SCHOOL BUS | 2022 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN SCHOOL BUS | 2019 BLUE BIRD VISION | 2020 BLUE BIRD VISION SCHOOL BUS | 2021 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN SCHOOL BUS | 2020 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN SCHOOL BUS | 2023 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN SCHOOL BUS
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2022 Blue Bird Vision School Bus | 2023 Blue Bird Vision School Bus | 2019 Blue Bird All American | 2021 Blue Bird Vision School Bus | 2022 Blue Bird All American School Bus | 2019 Blue Bird Vision | 2020 Blue Bird Vision School Bus | 2021 Blue Bird All American School Bus | 2020 Blue Bird All American School Bus | 2023 Blue Bird All American School Bus — Structure: body: roof and pillars recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 24V543000 on July 19, 2024. Reported hazard: Blue Bird Bus Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2019-2023 Vision, All American Front Engine, and All American Rear Engine school buses. An exterior roof joint may have been manufactured with insufficient strength that can allow the roof panels to separate in a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 221, "School Bus Body Joint Strength.
What should I do if I have this product?
Dealers will inspect the roof panel joints and install additional rivets as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 17, 2024. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242.
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.