NHTSA Recall 19V526000: Escape/egress/exit (structure)
Blue Bird Body Company reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1,737 vehicles. It affects 4 models including the Blue Bird All American.
| NHTSA campaign | 19V526000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | R19AF - SB |
| Component | STRUCTURE › EMERGENCY › ESCAPE/EGRESS/EXIT |
| Report received | July 12, 2019 |
| Owner notification | August 21, 2019 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Vision and All American school buses equipped with Specialty Manufacturing Prolo roof emergency exit hatches. Due to a manufacturing issue, the roof hatch external handle may unexpectedly break under reasonable use. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 217, "Bus Emergency Exits and Window Retention and Release."
Safety risk
If the roof hatch external handle breaks, in the event of an emergency, the hatch cannot be easily opened from outside the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Blue Bird will notify owners, and Specialty dealers will replace the outer handle, free of charge. The recall began August 21, 2019. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R19AF - 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 19V526000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Blue Bird All American | 2018, 2019 |
| Blue Bird All American School Bus | 2020 |
| Blue Bird Vision | 2018, 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.