NHTSA Recall 24V079000: Seats
Blue Bird Body Company reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 127 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Blue Bird All American Transit Bus.
| NHTSA campaign | 24V079000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | R24CM-NSB |
| Component | SEATS |
| Report received | February 7, 2024 |
| Owner notification | March 4, 2024 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Vision and 2021-2023 All American transit buses. The convertible seats may have been incorrectly installed, which can result in an unsecured seat. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."
Safety risk
An unsecured seat may not adequately restrain an occupant, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and repair the seat, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 04, 2024. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R24CM-NSB.
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.nhtsa.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 24V079000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Blue Bird All American Transit Bus | 2021, 2022, 2023 |
| Blue Bird Vision Transit Bus | 2022, 2023 |
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.