Recall 24V758000 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS Defect in 2019-2024 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN
RECALL This recall affects up to 28,479 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 24V758000 |
| Manufacturer | Blue Bird Body Company |
| Vehicles Affected | 28,479 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
2019 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN, 2019 BLUE BIRD VISION, 2020 BLUE BIRD VISION SCHOOL BUS, 2020 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN SCHOOL BUS, 2021 BLUE BIRD VISION SCHOOL BUS, 2021 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN SCHOOL BUS, 2022 BLUE BIRD VISION SCHOOL BUS, 2022 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN SCHOOL BUS, 2023 BLUE BIRD VISION SCHOOL BUS, 2023 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN SCHOOL BUS, 2024 BLUE BIRD VISION SCHOOL BUS, 2024 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN SCHOOL BUS
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Defect Description
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2019-2024 Vision and All American school buses. The emergency exit label operating instructions lettering is too small and may be difficult to read. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 217, "Bus Emergency Exits and Window Retention and Release."
Safety Consequence
An emergency exit label that is difficult to read can prevent or delay the use of the emergency exit, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the emergency exit label, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 9, 2024. Owners may contact Blue Bird Customer Service at 478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R23CK (SB).
Related Recalls for BLUE BIRD
| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25V897000 | 2020 BLUE BIRD VISION SCHOOL BUS (ELECTRIC) | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 2,356 | |
| 26V002000 | 2022 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN TRANSIT BUS (ELECTRIC) | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 16 | |
| 25V852000 | 2025 BLUE BIRD VISION TRANSIT BUS | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:WHEELCHAIR LIFT/RAMP | 52 | |
| 25V851000 | 2026 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN SCHOOL BUS | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:WHEELCHAIR RESTRAINTS/SECUREMENT:LATCH/ANCHOR: | 310 | |
| 26V004000 | 2026 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN TRANSIT BUS (ELECTRIC) | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:WHEELCHAIR RESTRAINTS/SECUREMENT:LATCH/ANCHOR: | 11 | |
| 25V635000 | 2022 BLUE BIRD VISION TRANSIT BUS | PARKING BRAKE:ELECTRICAL:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE | 150 | |
| 25V289000 | 2026 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN SCHOOL BUS | SEATS:CRITICAL FASTENERS | 34 | |
| 25V249000 | 2024 BLUE BIRD VISION SCHOOL BUS (ELECTRIC) | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:ELECTRIC | 162 | |
| 25V003000 | 2025 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN SCHOOL BUS | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | 91 | |
| 25V004000 | 2025 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN SCHOOL BUS | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | 1 |