NHTSA Recall 19V707000: Roof and pillars (structure)
Blue Bird Body Company reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 302 vehicles. It affects 6 models including the Blue Bird All American.
| NHTSA campaign | 19V707000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | R19AH |
| Component | STRUCTURE › BODY › ROOF AND PILLARS |
| Report received | October 4, 2019 |
| Owner notification | October 22, 2019 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2019-2021 All American and Vision school buses. An insufficient number of rivets were installed in the roof sheets, allowing the roof sheets to separate in the event of a severe impact. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 221, "School Bus Body Joint Strength."
Safety risk
In the event of a crash, if the roof sheets separate, there is an increased risk of injury.
Remedy
Blue Bird will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the roof joints and add the sufficient number of rivets, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began October 22, 2019. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R19AH.
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 19V707000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Blue Bird All American | 2019 |
| Blue Bird All American School Bus | 2020, 2021 |
| Blue Bird All American Transit Bus | 2021 |
| Blue Bird Vision | 2019 |
| Blue Bird Vision School Bus | 2020, 2021 |
| Blue Bird Vision Transit Bus | 2020, 2021 |
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.