CarRecallWatch- Component
- SEATS
- Problem
- Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2020-2024 Vision 2020-2023 All American school buses. The convertible seats may have been incorrectly installed, which can result in an unsecured seat. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."
- Risk
- An unsecured seat may not adequately restrain an occupant, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and repair the seat, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 04, 2024. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R24CM-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.nhtsa.gov.
What this recall means for you
Certain school buses have convertible seats that may have been installed incorrectly, so a seat may not be properly secured to the floor. The affected vehicles also fail to meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 210 for seat belt assembly anchorages.
An unsecured seat may not adequately restrain an occupant, which increases the risk of injury during a crash.
Dealers will inspect and repair the seats free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 4, 2024. Owners can contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242, referencing recall R24CM-SB, and can check their vehicle identification number for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Blue Bird ALL American School Bus | 2020202120222023 |
|---|---|
| Blue Bird Vision School Bus | 20202021202220232024 |