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Vehicle recall · NHTSA · Published November 10, 2024

BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN (2019) recall — Equipment

Blue Bird is recalling 2019-2024 school buses with emergency exit labels too small to read, risking injury during emergencies. Owners must contact Blue Bird for free label replacement.

🇺🇸 NHTSA recall #24V758000VehicleBlue Bird ›
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What happened, in plain English

Blue Bird is recalling certain 2019-2024 school buses because the emergency exit label is too small to read easily. This could delay emergency exit use and increase injury risk during an emergency. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1223529-blue-bird-2019-school-bus-recall-emergency-exit-label-hard.

Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1223529-blue-bird-2019-school-bus-recall-emergency-exit-label-hard · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #24V758000

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“Blue Bird 2019 School Bus Recall: Emergency Exit Label Hard to Read.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1223529-blue-bird-2019-school-bus-recall-emergency-exit-label-hard. Based on NHTSA recall #24V758000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=24V758000).

Why it’s dangerous

The emergency exit label has very small text that may be difficult to read quickly. This could delay opening the emergency exit during an emergency, potentially increasing injury risk for people inside the bus.

Who’s affected

School bus owners and operators of Blue Bird 2019-2024 Vision and All American models are affected. Drivers and passengers at risk during emergencies.

How to tell if you have this one

Check your Blue Bird 2019-2024 Vision or All American school bus for an emergency exit label with small text. The recall covers vehicles that fail to meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 217.

  • Brand
    Blue Bird
  • Category
    Vehicle
Based on the official NHTSA remedy

What to do — step by step

  1. Contact Blue Bird Customer Service

    Call 478-822-2242 to arrange free replacement of the emergency exit label.

Official remedy

What NHTSA says to do

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).

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Questions people ask

Why is this recall happening?

The emergency exit label has very small text that may be difficult to read, failing to meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 217.

How do I know if my bus is affected?

Check your Blue Bird 2019-2024 Vision or All American school bus for an emergency exit label with small text.

What should I do if I own an affected bus?

Contact Blue Bird Customer Service at 478-822-2242 to arrange free replacement of the emergency exit label.

Take action

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 24V758000 — Blue Bird Blue Bird

Hello,

I own a Blue Bird that is covered by recall 24V758000 from Blue Bird.

The official recall notice states: 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).

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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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 #24V758000 (November 10, 2024)
  • Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 4, 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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