2026 Blue Bird All American School Bus | 2026 Blue Bird Vision School Bus — Seats: critical fasteners
Published May 5, 2025 · Recall initiated: May 6, 2025
Summary
NHTSA records recall 25V289000, published May 5, 2025 and initiated May 6, 2025. Recalling firm: Blue Bird Body Company; 2026 Blue Bird All American School Bus | 2026 Blue Bird Vision School Bus — Seats: critical fasteners.
What's the hazard
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2026 Vision and All American school buses equipped with a lap belt-ready or 3-pt seats. The seat mounting fasteners may have been improperly tightened. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 207, "Seating Systems," 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages," and 222, "School Bus Passenger Seating and Crash Protection.
What to do
Blue Bird will replace the seat fasteners, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 2, 2025. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R25DM.
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Recall details
- Brand
- BLUE BIRD
- Model
- ALL AMERICAN SCHOOL BUS
- Manufacturer
- Blue Bird Body Company
- Lot
- 2026 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN SCHOOL BUS | 2026 BLUE BIRD VISION SCHOOL BUS
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2026 Blue Bird All American School Bus | 2026 Blue Bird Vision School Bus — Seats: critical fasteners recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 25V289000 on May 5, 2025. Reported hazard: Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2026 Vision and All American school buses equipped with a lap belt-ready or 3-pt seats. The seat mounting fasteners may have been improperly tightened. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 207, "Seating Systems," 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages," and 222, "School Bus Passenger Seating and Crash Protection.
What should I do if I have this product?
Blue Bird will replace the seat fasteners, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 2, 2025. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R25DM.
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.