NHTSA Recall 24V758000
NHTSA Campaign Id 24V758000; Date: Oct. 11, 2024
an emergency exit label that is difficult to read can prevent or delay the use of the emergency exit, increasing the risk of injury.
Recalled Vehicles:
2019 Blue Bird All American; 2020 Blue Bird All American; 2021 Blue Bird All American; 2022 Blue Bird All American; 2023 Blue Bird All American; 2024 Blue Bird All American; 2019 Blue Bird Vision; 2020 Blue Bird Vision; 2021 Blue Bird Vision; 2022 Blue Bird Vision; 2023 Blue Bird Vision; 2024 Blue Bird Vision
Component: Equipment:other:labels
Manufactured by: Blue Bird Body Company
Affected Units:: 28,479
Recall Summary:
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."
How to Fix:
dealers will replace the emergency exit label, free of charge. owner notification letters are expected to be mailed december 10, 2024. owners may contact blue bird customer service at 478-822-2242. blue bird's number for this recall is r23ck (sb).
Recall Notes:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or go to nhtsa.gov.
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