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💥 Crash risk🩹 Injury riskNHTSA 23V778📅 Nov 21, 2023

2014–2019 Blue Bird ALL American & 2020–2024 Blue Bird ALL American School BUS recall: body & structure

⚠️ What's wrong

Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2014-2024 All American school buses equipped with 39" High Back seat restraining barriers. The bolts securing the restraining barriers to the floor may separate when fully loaded. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 222, "School Bus Passenger Seating and Crash Protection."

💥 The risk

An unsecured seat restraining barrier may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing their risk of injury.

🔧 The fix

Dealers will install a longer bolt with rectangular washer and nut, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed January 16, 2024. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R23CU-SB. This recall is an expansion of recall number 23V-777.

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
23V778000
Manufacturer recall #
R23CU-SB
Manufacturer
Blue Bird Body Company
Vehicles affected
6,124
Component
STRUCTURE
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Jan 16, 2024
Built
Aug 14, 2014 – Nov 16, 2023
Recall started by
OVSC
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.nhtsa.gov.

Vehicles in this recall

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

FAQ

Is the 23V778 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 23V778?

2014–2019 Blue Bird ALL American & 2020–2024 Blue Bird ALL American School BUS. 6,124 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.