Recall 19V707000: 2019 Blue Bird ALL American, 2020–2021 Blue Bird ALL American School Bus, 2021 Blue Bird ALL American Transit Bus +3 more
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Oct 4, 2019
- Vehicles affected
- 302
- Models
- 6
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2019-2021 All American and Vision school buses. An insufficient number of rivets were installed in the roof sheets, allowing the roof sheets to separate in the event of a severe impact. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 221, "School Bus Body Joint Strength."
The risk
In the event of a crash, if the roof sheets separate, there is an increased risk of injury.
The fix
Blue Bird will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the roof joints and add the sufficient number of rivets, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began October 22, 2019. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R19AH.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Affected vehicles
- 2019 Blue Bird ALL American
- 2020 Blue Bird ALL American School Bus
- 2021 Blue Bird ALL American School Bus
- 2021 Blue Bird ALL American Transit Bus
- 2019 Blue Bird Vision
- 2020 Blue Bird Vision School Bus
- 2021 Blue Bird Vision School Bus
- 2020 Blue Bird Vision Transit Bus
- 2021 Blue Bird Vision Transit Bus
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 19V707000
- Manufacturer campaign
- R19AH
- Manufacturer
- Blue Bird Body Company
- Owner letters
- Oct 22, 2019
- Components
- Structure:body:roof and pillars (Body & Structure)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology