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💥 Crash risk🩹 Injury riskNHTSA 21V070📅 Feb 12, 2021

2020–2022 Blue Bird ALL American School BUS & 2020–2022 Blue Bird Vision School BUS + 1 more recall: seat belt

⚠️ What's wrong

Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Vision and All American buses. The seats with integrated 3-point seat belts may have been installed incorrectly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."

💥 The risk

An incorrectly installed seat can increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

🔧 The fix

Blue Bird will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the seats and install any missing hardware, as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin April 9, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed February 03, 2022. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R21BB-SB.

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
21V070000
Manufacturer recall #
R21BB-SB
Manufacturer
Blue Bird Body Company
Vehicles affected
620
Component
SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:ANCHORAGE
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Apr 7, 2021
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 21V070 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 21V070?

2020–2022 Blue Bird ALL American School BUS & 2020–2022 Blue Bird Vision School BUS + 1 more. 620 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.