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💥 Crash risk🩹 Injury riskNHTSA 20V409📅 Jul 16, 2020

2018–2019 Blue Bird ALL American & 2020–2021 Blue Bird ALL American School BUS + 2 more recall: seat belt

⚠️ What's wrong

Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2018-2021 All-American and 2019-2021 Vision school buses. The three-point seatbelt assembly may have been installed without reinforcing washers under the floor at the anchorage point, possibly preventing the assembly from remaining anchored in the event of a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."

💥 The risk

In the event of a crash, seat belt anchorages that do not remain secured increase the risk of injury to those seat occupants.

🔧 The fix

Blue Bird will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the seat belt anchorage point hardware and install any missing hardware as needed, free of charge. This recall began August 11, 2020. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R20AX.

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
20V409000
Manufacturer recall #
R20AX
Manufacturer
Blue Bird Body Company
Vehicles affected
3,532
Component
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Aug 11, 2020
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 20V409 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 20V409?

2018–2019 Blue Bird ALL American & 2020–2021 Blue Bird ALL American School BUS + 2 more. 3,532 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.