Recall 20V409000: 2018–2019 Blue Bird ALL American, 2020–2021 Blue Bird ALL American School Bus, 2019 Blue Bird Vision +1 more

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

Report date
Jul 15, 2020
Vehicles affected
3,532
Models
4
Initiated by
Manufacturer

The problem

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."

The risk

In the event of a crash, seat belt anchorages that do not remain secured increase the risk of injury to those seat occupants.

The fix

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.

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

Details

NHTSA campaign
20V409000
Manufacturer campaign
R20AX
Manufacturer
Blue Bird Body Company
Owner letters
Aug 11, 2020
Components
Seat belts:front:anchorage (Seats & Seat Belts)

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