CarRecallWatch- Component
- SEATS:BARRIERS
- Problem
- Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2008-2021 Vision and All American school buses. The seat barrier behind the driver seat with an integrated 3-point seat belt may have been installed incorrectly and may be missing the reinforcing bracket. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 222, "School Bus Passenger Seating and Crash Protection."
- Risk
- In the event of a crash, the seat barrier may not adequately protect the occupant seated behind the seat barrier separating them from the driver seat with integrated 3-point seat belt, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Blue Bird will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and properly install the seat barrier including adding reinforcing bracket, as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin April 23, 2020. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R20AM-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.
What this recall means for you
A seat barrier behind the driver seat, which includes an integrated 3-point seat belt, may have been installed incorrectly and may be missing a reinforcing bracket. As a result, these school buses do not meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 222, which covers school bus passenger seating and crash protection.
In a crash, the barrier may not adequately protect the student seated behind it from the driver seat area, which increases the risk of injury.
Blue Bird will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the seat barrier and properly install it, adding a reinforcing bracket where needed, at no cost to you. The recall is expected to begin April 23, 2020. You can contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242, and you should check your vehicle's VIN for any open recalls.
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