NHTSA Recall 20V409000: Anchorage (seat belts)
Blue Bird Body Company reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 3,532 vehicles. It affects 4 models including the Blue Bird All American.
| NHTSA campaign | 20V409000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | R20AX |
| Component | SEAT BELTS › FRONT › ANCHORAGE |
| Report received | July 15, 2020 |
| Owner notification | August 11, 2020 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2018-2021 All-American and 2019-2021 Vision school buses. The three-point seatbelt assembly may have been installed without reinforcing washers under the floor at the anchorage point, possibly preventing the assembly from remaining anchored in the event of a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."
Safety risk
In the event of a crash, seat belt anchorages that do not remain secured increase the risk of injury to those seat occupants.
Remedy
Blue Bird will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the seat belt anchorage point hardware and install any missing hardware as needed, free of charge. This recall began August 11, 2020. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R20AX.
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 20V409000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Blue Bird All American | 2018, 2019 |
| Blue Bird All American School Bus | 2020, 2021 |
| Blue Bird Vision | 2019 |
| Blue Bird Vision School 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.