BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN (2019) recall — Equipment
Blue Bird is recalling 2019 All American and 2019-2020 Vision school buses with NextGen seats that may lack a warning label, risking improper child restraint use. Owners must get a free label fix from dealers.
Use caution until it’s fixed
Without a warning label, the seat may be used improperly, increasing the risk of injury.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Blue Bird is recalling certain 2019 All American and 2019-2020 Vision school buses that may have missing warning labels on child restraint seats. This could lead to improper use and increased injury risk if the label isn't present. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1223504-blue-bird-2019-all-american-school-bus-recall-missing-warning.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1223504-blue-bird-2019-all-american-school-bus-recall-missing-warning · Updated October 6, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #18V566000
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“Blue Bird 2019 All American School Bus Recall: Missing Warning Label Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 6, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1223504-blue-bird-2019-all-american-school-bus-recall-missing-warning. Based on NHTSA recall #18V566000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V566000).
Why it’s dangerous
The seat restraint system may not have a required warning label, which could lead to improper use by children. Without this label, the restraint might not function as intended, increasing the chance of injury during a bus stop or movement.
Who’s affected
School bus owners and operators of the recalled 2019 Blue Bird All American and Vision models are most at risk. Children in these vehicles could be injured if the seat restraint isn't used correctly due to the missing label.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for a warning label on the lower restraint strap of the seat. The recall applies to 2019 Blue Bird All American and 2019-2020 Vision school buses with NextGen seats.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Blue Bird Customer Service
Call 1-478-822-2242 to get the free warning label fix for your vehicle.
Get Warning Label Installed
Dealers will install a free warning label on the lower restraint strap portion of the seat restraint system.
What NHTSA says 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.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
The seats may be missing a required warning label, which could lead to improper use and increased injury risk for children.
How can I tell if my bus is affected?
Check for a warning label on the lower restraint strap of the seat. The recall applies to 2019 Blue Bird All American and 2019-2020 Vision school buses with NextGen seats.
Is there a deadline to fix this?
The recall began September 26, 2018, but the fix is free and available immediately through dealers.
Contact Blue Bird
We’ve drafted a message you can send Blue Bird to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 18V566000 — Blue Bird Blue Bird Hello, I own a Blue Bird that is covered by recall 18V566000 from Blue Bird. The official recall notice states: 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. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #18V566000 (August 28, 2018)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 6, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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