Recall 21V070000: 2020–2022 Blue Bird ALL American School Bus, 2019 Blue Bird Vision, 2020–2022 Blue Bird Vision School Bus
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Feb 12, 2021
- Vehicles affected
- 620
- Models
- 3
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Vision and All American buses. The seats with integrated 3-point seat belts may have been installed incorrectly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."
The risk
An incorrectly installed seat can increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
The fix
Blue Bird will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the seats and install any missing hardware, as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin April 9, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed February 03, 2022. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R21BB-SB.
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
- 2020 Blue Bird ALL American School Bus
- 2021 Blue Bird ALL American School Bus
- 2022 Blue Bird ALL American School Bus
- 2019 Blue Bird Vision
- 2020 Blue Bird Vision School Bus
- 2021 Blue Bird Vision School Bus
- 2022 Blue Bird Vision School Bus
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 21V070000
- Manufacturer campaign
- R21BB-SB
- Manufacturer
- Blue Bird Body Company
- Owner letters
- Apr 7, 2021
- Components
- Seat belts:rear/other: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