Blue Bird Body Company recalls 2019–2020 Blue Bird Vision, All American, Vision School Bus

Recall date

August 28, 2018

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Recall number

18V566000

Brand / firm

Blue Bird

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 551 units

Why it was recalled

Without a warning label, the seat may be used improperly, increasing the risk of injury.

What was recalled

Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2019 Blue Bird All American and 2019-2020 Blue Bird Vision school buses, equipped with certain NextGen School Bus seats with Integrated Child Restraint Systems. These seats may be missing a warning label on the lower restraint strap. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 213, "Child Restraint Systems."

What to do

Blue Bird will notify owners, and dealers will install a warning label to the lower restraint strap portion of the Restraint Belt System, free of charge. The recall began September 26, 2018. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R18ZN-SB.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.