NHTSA Recall 21V070000: Anchorage (seat belts)
Blue Bird Body Company reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 620 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the Blue Bird All American School Bus.
| NHTSA campaign | 21V070000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | R21BB-SB |
| Component | SEAT BELTS › REAR/OTHER › ANCHORAGE |
| Report received | February 12, 2021 |
| Owner notification | April 7, 2021 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Vision and All American buses. The seats with integrated 3-point seat belts may have been installed incorrectly. 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
An incorrectly installed seat can increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy
Blue Bird will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the seats and install any missing hardware, as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin April 9, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed February 03, 2022. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R21BB-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 21V070000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Blue Bird All American School Bus | 2020, 2021, 2022 |
| Blue Bird Vision | 2019 |
| Blue Bird Vision School Bus | 2020, 2021, 2022 |
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.