Blue Bird is recalling certain 2014-2024 All American school buses with 39" high back seat barriers due to potential bolt separation during crashes, increasing injury risk. Owners must contact Blue Bird by Jan 16, 2024 for free repairs.
An unsecured seat restraining barrier may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing their risk of injury.
Blue Bird is recalling certain 2014-2024 All American school buses with 39-inch high back seat barriers. The bolts securing these barriers might separate under heavy load during a crash, failing to protect occupants and increasing injury risk. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1223527-blue-bird-2019-all-american-school-bus-recall-unsecured-seat.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1223527-blue-bird-2019-all-american-school-bus-recall-unsecured-seat · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #23V778000
“Blue Bird 2019 All American School Bus Recall: Unsecured Seat Barrier Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1223527-blue-bird-2019-all-american-school-bus-recall-unsecured-seat. Based on NHTSA recall 23V778000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=23V778000).
The bolts holding the seat restraining barriers to the floor can separate when the bus is fully loaded. This failure means the barriers won't properly protect occupants during a crash, increasing injury risk.
School bus owners with 2014-2024 Blue Bird All American models featuring 39-inch high back seat barriers are most at risk. These vehicles are typically used for school transportation.
Check if your Blue Bird All American school bus has a 39-inch high back seat restraining barrier. This recall covers models from 2014 through 2024.
Call 1-478-822-2242 to confirm your bus is affected and schedule a free repair.
Dealers will install a longer bolt with rectangular washer and nut to prevent separation during crashes.
Dealers will install a longer bolt with rectangular washer and nut, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed January 16, 2024. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R23CU-SB. This recall is an expansion of recall number 23V-777.
The bolts securing the seat restraining barriers to the floor may separate when the bus is fully loaded, causing the barriers to fail during a crash and increasing injury risk.
Your Blue Bird All American school bus is affected if it was manufactured between 2014 and 2024 and has a 39-inch high back seat restraining barrier.
Contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242 by January 16, 2024 to schedule a free repair that includes installing a longer bolt with rectangular washer and nut.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Blue Bird to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 23V778000 — Blue Bird Blue Bird Hello, I own a Blue Bird that is covered by recall 23V778000 from Blue Bird. The official recall notice states: Dealers will install a longer bolt with rectangular washer and nut, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed January 16, 2024. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R23CU-SB. This recall is an expansion of recall number 23V-777. 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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