Blue Bird Body Company | NHTSA Recall #20V125000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 20V125000 by Blue Bird Body Company. Affecting 2008-2021 vision and all american school buses Includes 2,790 affected units, Seat Barrier Incorrectly Installed/FMVSS 222, component: SEATS, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

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2008-2021 vision and all american school buses

Defect Summary

Blue bird body company (blue bird) is recalling certain 2008-2021 vision and all american school buses. the seat barrier behind the driver seat with an integrated 3-point seat belt may have been installed incorrectly and may be missing the reinforcing bracket. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 222, "school bus passenger seating and crash protection."

Corrective Action

Blue bird will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and properly install the seat barrier including adding reinforcing bracket, as necessary, free of charge. the recall is expected to begin april 23, 2020. owners may contact blue bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. blue bird's number for this recall is r20am-sb.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 20V125000

Manufacturer: Blue Bird Body Company

Report Received Date: 2020-03-03T00:00:00

Subject: Seat barrier incorrectly installed/fmvss 222

Component: Seats

Potentially Affected Units: 2,790

Details

MFR Campaign Number: R20AM-SB

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Blue bird body company (blue bird) is recalling certain 2008-2021 vision and all american school buses. the seat barrier behind the driver seat with an integrated 3-point seat belt may have been installed incorrectly and may be missing the reinforcing bracket. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 222, "school bus passenger seating and crash protection."

Consequence Summary: In the event of a crash, the seat barrier may not adequately protect the occupant seated behind the seat barrier separating them from the driver seat with integrated 3-point seat belt, increasing the risk of injury.

Corrective Action: Blue bird will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and properly install the seat barrier including adding reinforcing bracket, as necessary, free of charge. the recall is expected to begin april 23, 2020. owners may contact blue bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. blue bird's number for this recall is r20am-sb.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: 63.39

Metadata

SID: row-cf28.f842~kgpt

NHTSA ID: 20V125000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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