Blue Bird Recalls School Buses Due to Seat Barrier Defect

Plain-English summary

Blue Bird Body Company is recalling certain 2008-2021 Vision and All American school buses. The recall involves the seat barrier located behind the driver's seat, which includes an integrated 3-point seat belt. This component may have been installed incorrectly and might be missing a required reinforcing bracket. As a result, these vehicles do not comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 222, which governs school bus passenger seating and crash protection.

In the event of a crash, the improperly installed seat barrier may not adequately protect the occupant seated behind it. This failure to separate the passenger from the driver's seat increases the risk of injury. The recall covers approximately 2,790 vehicles, including the All American, Vision School Bus, Vision Transit Bus, Vision, All American Transit Bus, and All American School Bus models.

Blue Bird will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles and properly install the seat barrier, including adding the reinforcing bracket if necessary, at no charge. The recall was expected to begin on April 23, 2020. Owners can contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242 for more information. Blue Bird's recall number is R20AM-SB. Owners may also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 or visit www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product

BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN, VISION SCHOOL BUS, VISION TRANSIT BUS, VISION

Brand

BLUE BIRD

Manufacturer

Blue Bird Body Company

Category

Vehicle — School Bus

Hazard

• crash-injury
• structural-defect

Affected units

2,790

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