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💥 Crash risk🩹 Injury riskNHTSA 25V289📅 May 5, 2025

2026 Blue Bird ALL American School BUS & 2026 Blue Bird Vision School BUS recall: seats

⚠️ What's wrong

Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2026 Vision and All American school buses equipped with a lap belt-ready or 3-pt seats. The seat mounting fasteners may have been improperly tightened. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 207, "Seating Systems," 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages," and 222, "School Bus Passenger Seating and Crash Protection."

💥 The risk

A seat with loose fasteners may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

🔧 The fix

Blue Bird will replace the seat fasteners, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 2, 2025. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R25DM.

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
25V289000
Manufacturer recall #
R25DM
Manufacturer
Blue Bird Body Company
Vehicles affected
34
Component
SEATS:CRITICAL FASTENERS
Owner phone
1-888-275-9171
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Jul 2, 2025
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-888-275-9171) or go to nhtsa.gov.

Vehicles in this recall

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

FAQ

Is the 25V289 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 25V289?

2026 Blue Bird ALL American School BUS & 2026 Blue Bird Vision School BUS. 34 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 or call the manufacturer at 1-888-275-9171.