NHTSA Recall 18V566000: Labels (equipment) and seats
Blue Bird Body Company reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 551 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the Blue Bird All American.
| NHTSA campaign | 18V566000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | R18ZN-SB |
| Components | EQUIPMENT › OTHER › LABELS; SEATS |
| Report received | August 28, 2018 |
| Owner notification | September 26, 2018 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2019 Blue Bird All American and 2019-2020 Blue Bird Vision school buses, equipped with certain NextGen School Bus seats with Integrated Child Restraint Systems. These seats may be missing a warning label on the lower restraint strap. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 213, "Child Restraint Systems."
Safety risk
Without a warning label, the seat may be used improperly, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
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.
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 www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 18V566000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Blue Bird All American | 2019 |
| Blue Bird Vision | 2019 |
| Blue Bird Vision School Bus | 2020 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.