NHTSA Recall 18V846000: Seats
Blue Bird Body Company reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 12 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the Blue Bird All American School Bus.
| NHTSA campaign | 18V846000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | R18ZT-SB |
| Component | SEATS |
| Report received | November 28, 2018 |
| Owner notification | December 12, 2018 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2020 Blue Bird All American and 2019-2020 Blue Bird Vision school buses, equipped with certain HSM NextGen 45" 3PT school bus seats, part number GenQ3-45 LH. There may be an insufficient number of bolts attaching the seat to the bus floor, allowing the seat to detach from the bus floor in the event of a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."
Safety risk
In the event of a crash, if the bus seat detaches from the floor, it can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy
Blue Bird will notify owners, and dealers will install a secondary floor mounting brace, free of charge. The recall began December 12, 2018. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R18ZT-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 18V846000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Blue Bird All American School Bus | 2020 |
| 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.