Blue Bird Body Company | NHTSA Recall #23V778000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 23V778000 by Blue Bird Body Company. Affecting 2014-2024 all american school buses equipped with 39" high back seat restraining barriers Includes 6,124 affected units, High Back Seat Restraining Barriers/FMVSS 222, component: STRUCTURE, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModels2014-2024 all american school buses equipped with 39" high back seat restraining barriers
Defect Summary
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."
Corrective Action
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.