- Component
- EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
- Problem
- Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2019-2024 Vision and All American school buses. The emergency exit label operating instructions lettering is too small and may be difficult to read. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 217, "Bus Emergency Exits and Window Retention and Release."
- Risk
- An emergency exit label that is difficult to read can prevent or delay the use of the emergency exit, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the emergency exit label, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 9, 2024. Owners may contact Blue Bird Customer Service at 478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R23CK (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 nhtsa.gov.
What this recall means for you
Certain Blue Bird school buses have emergency exit label operating instructions printed in lettering that is too small and may be difficult to read. The buses also fail to meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 217, which covers bus emergency exits and window retention and release.
An emergency exit label that is hard to read can prevent or delay use of the exit in an emergency, which increases the risk of injury.
The remedy is free: an authorized Blue Bird dealer will replace the emergency exit label at no charge. Owners were mailed notification letters on December 9, 2024. You can also call Blue Bird Customer Service at 478-822-2242 with questions. Check your vehicle's VIN for open recalls to confirm whether your bus is affected.
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Blue Bird ALL American | 2019 |
|---|---|
| Blue Bird ALL American School Bus | 20202021202220232024 |
| Blue Bird Vision | 2019 |
| Blue Bird Vision School Bus | 20202021202220232024 |