2014-2024 Blue Bird All American and Blue Bird All American School Bus recall: structure
Blue Bird Body Company reported this safety recall on November 20, 2023. It covers about 6,124 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 6,124
- reported
- Nov 20, 2023
- owners notified
- Jan 16, 2024
- related complaints
- 2
Structure
- What is 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."
- Risk
- An unsecured seat restraining barrier may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing their risk of injury.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 23V778000
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 2 complaints about body problems.
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Questions about recall 23V778000
Is there a recall on the 2014-2024 Blue Bird All American and Blue Bird All American School Bus structure?
Yes. Recall 23V778000, reported on November 20, 2023, covers about 6,124 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 23V778000?
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 recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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