Recall 15V136 covers 1,344 2013-2016 Blue Bird All American and Vision buses with improperly anchored seat belts. Free repair at any franchised Blue Bird dealer.
Blue Bird is recalling 1,344 2013-2016 All American and Vision school buses because incorrect fasteners can leave seat belt anchorages improperly secured to the side wall. In a crash, an improperly anchored belt raises the risk of occupant injury, and Blue Bird dealers will complete the free repair.
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What's wrong?
The seat belt anchorage on 2013-2016 Blue Bird All American and Vision school buses is the structure that holds each passenger seat belt to the bus body. In these buses, a sidewall gusset reinforcement helps tie the seat installation into the side wall so the belt can hold an occupant in place during a crash or hard stop. FMVSS 210 sets the strength requirement for that anchor point.
On affected buses in NHTSA campaign 15V136, the wrong fasteners were used on some sidewall reinforcement angles for certain passenger seat installations. Those fasteners do not provide the same confirmed anchoring setup Blue Bird intended. If the fasteners are wrong, the seat belt anchorage does not meet FMVSS 210, and the seat belt attachment is improperly anchored.
There is no warning sign before failure. The issue is hidden in the seat mounting hardware, so an operator or driver would not feel a change during normal driving.
Who's affected?
Spans the All American and Vision bus lines across the 2013-2016 model years, with the seat belt component listed for each.
| 2016 Blue Bird All American | seat belt |
|---|---|
| 2014 Blue Bird Vision | seat belt |
| 2013 Blue Bird All American | seat belt |
| 2015 Blue Bird All American | seat belt |
| 2013 Blue Bird Vision | seat belt |
| 2015 Blue Bird Vision | seat belt |
| 2016 Blue Bird Vision | seat belt |
| 2014 Blue Bird All American | seat belt |
| Units affected | 1,344 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific bus is included.
What's the safety risk?
Improperly anchored seat belts can leave occupants less protected in a crash, increasing the risk of injury. There is no listed warning sign, so use the VIN check to confirm whether this bus is included and schedule the inspection soon. Repair is free at any franchised Blue Bird dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2013-2016 Blue Bird All American or Vision bus is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Blue Bird dealer to schedule the free seat-gusset fastener inspection and bracket installation that secures the seat belt anchorages.
- Bring the recall notice if you have it, and reference recall number 15V136 when you call.
- Ask the dealer whether the bus should stay out of passenger service until the seat belt anchorage repair is complete.
- Call Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242 with questions about Blue Bird recall R15YC-SB.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Blue Bird technician inspects the seat gusset reinforcement mounting fasteners and installs an additional gusset reinforcement bracket where the inspection shows it is needed. The recall repair is free, with parts and labor covered by Blue Bird. If you already paid for a repair tied to these seat belt anchorage fasteners, Blue Bird has a general reimbursement plan on file for documented expenses. Bring prior repair paperwork and receipts to the service desk, or contact Blue Bird customer service for the claim path.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| March 10, 2015 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| April 2, 2015 | Dealer notification began |
| April 2, 2015 | Dealer notification ended |
| April 2, 2015 | Owner notification mailed |
| April 2, 2015 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 15V136?
Recall 15V136 covers 1,344 2013-2016 Blue Bird All American and Vision school buses with incorrect seat-gusset reinforcement fasteners that can leave seat belts improperly anchored. That defect violates FMVSS No. 210 and increases occupant injury risk in a crash.
What should I do if my 2013-2016 Blue Bird All American or Vision is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific school bus is included in recall 15V136. If it is, contact a Blue Bird dealer to schedule the seat-gusset reinforcement fastener inspection. Reference recall 15V136 and Blue Bird recall R15YC-SB when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the recall repair at no cost, and Blue Bird dealers will inspect the seat-gusset reinforcement mounting fasteners and install an additional gusset reinforcement bracket where needed free of charge.
What is the safety risk?
The risk is improper seat belt anchoring. If the seat belts are not secured correctly to the side wall, occupants face an increased risk of injury in a crash. Blue Bird's dealer repair addresses the mounting fasteners and adds reinforcement where needed.
What if I bought this Blue Bird school bus used?
The free recall repair still applies. Recall eligibility follows the VIN, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific All American or Vision school bus is included, then give the dealer recall 15V136 and Blue Bird recall R15YC-SB.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/15V136000 |
|---|---|
| Blue Bird customer service | 1-478-822-2242 |
| NHTSA recall # | 15V136 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 15V136000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 1, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →