CarRecallWatch- Component
- STRUCTURE
- Problem
- Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling one 2022 All American transit bus equipped with 39" High Back seat restraining barriers. The bolts securing the restraining barriers to the floor may separate when fully loaded. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 222, "Bus Passenger Seating and Crash Protection."
- Risk
- An unsecured seat restraining barrier may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing their risk of injury.
- Remedy
- A dealer will install a longer bolt with rectangular washer and nut, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 16, 2024. The owner may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R23CU-NSB.
- 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.nhtsa.gov.
What this recall means for you
The bolts that secure the seat restraining barriers to the floor may separate when the bus is fully loaded. Because the barrier may not stay attached, it may not properly restrain a passenger during a crash, which increases the risk of injury. The vehicle also fails to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 222, which covers bus passenger seating and crash protection.
A dealer will install a longer bolt with a rectangular washer and nut to secure the barriers. The repair is free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 16, 2024. You can contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242, referencing recall number R23CU-NSB.
If you own this bus, contact an authorized dealer to schedule the free repair, and check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for any open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Blue Bird ALL American Transit Bus | 2022 |
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