BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN (2019) recall — Seat Belts
Blue Bird is recalling 2019-2021 All American buses with seat belts that may not stay anchored during crashes, risking injury. Owners should contact Blue Bird for free inspection and repair.
Use caution until it’s fixed
In the event of a crash, seat belt anchorages that do not remain secured increase the risk of injury to those seat occupants.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Blue Bird is recalling certain 2019-2021 All American buses because seat belts might not stay securely anchored during crashes, increasing injury risk. Affected vehicles need free inspection and repair by dealers to prevent this hazard. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1223519-blue-bird-2019-all-american-buses-seat-belts-may-not.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1223519-blue-bird-2019-all-american-buses-seat-belts-may-not · Updated October 5, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #20V407000
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“Blue Bird 2019 All American Buses: Seat Belts May Not Stay Secure in Crashes.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1223519-blue-bird-2019-all-american-buses-seat-belts-may-not. Based on NHTSA recall #20V407000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=20V407000).
Why it’s dangerous
In crashes, seat belts without reinforcing washers under the anchorage point may not stay securely attached. This could cause seat occupants to be injured more severely due to the seat belt not holding properly.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2019-2021 Blue Bird All American transit buses are affected. Bus drivers and passengers are most at risk during crashes.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for 2019-2021 Blue Bird All American buses. The recall started August 11, 2020, and Blue Bird will inspect seat belt hardware for missing parts.
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Blue Bird- Category
Vehicle
What to do — step by step
Contact Blue Bird
Call 1-478-822-2242 to get free inspection and repair of seat belt hardware.
What NHTSA says to do
Blue Bird will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the seat belt anchorage point hardware and install any missing hardware as needed, free of charge. The recall began August 11, 2020. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R20AX-NSB.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
Seat belts may not stay anchored during crashes due to missing reinforcing washers under the anchorage point, which could increase injury risk.
How can I check if my bus is affected?
Check if your bus is a 2019-2021 Blue Bird All American model, as the recall started August 11, 2020.
What should I do if I own an affected bus?
Contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242 for free inspection and repair of seat belt hardware.
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 20V407000 — Blue Bird Blue Bird Hello, I own a Blue Bird that is covered by recall 20V407000 from Blue Bird. The official recall notice states: Blue Bird will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the seat belt anchorage point hardware and install any missing hardware as needed, free of charge. The recall began August 11, 2020. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R20AX-NSB. 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 #20V407000 (July 15, 2020)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 5, 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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