Blue Bird Body Company | NHTSA Recall #20V407000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 20V407000 by Blue Bird Body Company. Affecting 2019-2021 vision and all-american transit buses Includes 149 affected units, Missing Seat Belt Anchorage Washers/ FMVSS 210, component: SEAT BELTS, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

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2019-2021 vision and all-american transit buses

Defect Summary

Blue bird body company (blue bird) is recalling certain 2019-2021 vision and all-american transit 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."

Corrective Action

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. the 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-nsb.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 20V407000
Report Received Date: 2020-07-15T00:00:00
Subject: Missing seat belt anchorage washers/ fmvss 210
Component: Seat Belts
Potentially Affected Units: 149

Details

MFR Campaign Number: R20AX-NSB
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Blue bird body company (blue bird) is recalling certain 2019-2021 vision and all-american transit 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."
Consequence Summary: In the event of a crash, seat belt anchorages that do not remain secured increase the risk of injury to those seat occupants.
Corrective Action: 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. the 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-nsb.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 38.26

Metadata

SID: row-tvy6.zptv_9qse
NHTSA ID: 20V407000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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