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HighNHTSA·23V777000·Announced 2023-11-20

Blue Bird Recalls 2022 All American Transit Bus for Seat Barrier Defect

Blue Bird is recalling one 2022 All American transit bus because seat restraining barrier bolts may separate, increasing injury risk in a crash.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural defect in a vehicle safety component that increases the risk of injury in a crash, but no injuries or fatalities have been reported.

Plain-English summary

Blue Bird Body Company is recalling one 2022 All American transit bus equipped with 39-inch High Back seat restraining barriers. The recall addresses a defect where the bolts securing these barriers to the floor may separate when fully loaded. As a result, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 222, which governs bus passenger seating and crash protection.

An unsecured seat restraining barrier may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury. The corrective action involves a dealer installing a longer bolt with a rectangular washer and nut at no charge to the owner.

Owner notification letters were mailed on January 16, 2024. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 for more information. Blue Bird's internal number for this recall is R23CU-NSB.

The recalled product

Product
BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN TRANSIT BUS
Brand
BLUE BIRD
Manufacturer
Blue Bird Body Company
Category
Vehicle — Transit Bus
Hazard
Affected units
1

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • ALL AMERICAN TRANSIT BUS

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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