NHTSA Recall 25V289000: Critical fasteners (seats)
Blue Bird Body Company reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 34 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Blue Bird All American School Bus.
| NHTSA campaign | 25V289000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | R25DM |
| Component | SEATS › CRITICAL FASTENERS |
| Report received | May 6, 2025 |
| Owner notification | July 2, 2025 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2026 Vision and All American school buses equipped with a lap belt-ready or 3-pt seats. The seat mounting fasteners may have been improperly tightened. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 207, "Seating Systems," 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages," and 222, "School Bus Passenger Seating and Crash Protection."
Safety risk
A seat with loose fasteners may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Blue Bird will replace the seat fasteners, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 2, 2025. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R25DM.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-888-275-9171) or go to nhtsa.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 25V289000
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.