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💥 Crash risk🩹 Injury riskNHTSA 19V707📅 Oct 7, 2019

2020–2021 Blue Bird ALL American School BUS & 2020–2021 Blue Bird Vision School BUS + 4 more recall: body & structure

⚠️ What's wrong

Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2019-2021 All American and Vision school buses. An insufficient number of rivets were installed in the roof sheets, allowing the roof sheets to separate in the event of a severe impact. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 221, "School Bus Body Joint Strength."

💥 The risk

In the event of a crash, if the roof sheets separate, there is an increased risk of injury.

🔧 The fix

Blue Bird will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the roof joints and add the sufficient number of rivets, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began October 22, 2019. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R19AH.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
19V707000
Manufacturer recall #
R19AH
Manufacturer
Blue Bird Body Company
Vehicles affected
302
Component
STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Oct 22, 2019
Built
Jul 16, 2019 – Aug 27, 2019
Recall started by
MFR
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.safercar.gov.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 19V707 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 19V707?

2020–2021 Blue Bird ALL American School BUS & 2020–2021 Blue Bird Vision School BUS + 4 more. 302 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Blue Bird dealer to book the free repair.