Recall 20V407 affects 149 2019-2021 Blue Bird Vision and All American buses for missing seat belt anchor hardware. Repair is free at Blue Bird dealers.
Blue Bird is recalling 149 2019-2021 Vision and All American buses because the three-point seatbelt assembly was installed without reinforcing washers under the floor at the anchorage point. In a crash, the anchorages can fail to stay secured and increase injury risk for those occupants; the Blue Bird dealer repair is free.
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What's wrong?
The seat belt anchorage is the hardware that holds a seat belt assembly to the bus floor. On these 2019-2021 Blue Bird All American Transit Bus, All American, Vision, and Vision Transit Bus buses, the issue involves an underfloor washer at the rear seat bolt locations. That washer spreads crash loads into the floor structure so the integrated three-point seat belt stays anchored.
On affected buses, one reinforcement washer was omitted under the floor in certain areas when seats with integrated three-point belts were installed. Without that washer, the anchorage does not match the required installation. In a crash, the seat belt assembly can fail to remain anchored, increasing the risk of injury to the seated occupant.
An owner or driver will not hear or see a warning before this happens. There is no warning sign before failure, so the seat installation has to be inspected from the anchorage hardware rather than judged from normal driving feel.
Who's affected?
Covers four Blue Bird bus variants across the 2019-2021 model years, all tied to the same underfloor seat belt washer.
| 2021 Blue Bird All American Transit Bus | seat belt |
|---|---|
| 2019 Blue Bird All American | seat belt |
| 2019 Blue Bird Vision | seat belt |
| 2021 Blue Bird Vision Transit Bus | seat belt |
| 2020 Blue Bird All American Transit Bus | seat belt |
| 2020 Blue Bird Vision Transit Bus | seat belt |
| Units affected | 149 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged 17 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?
If a seat belt anchorage does not stay secured during a crash, that seat occupant faces a higher risk of injury. There is no audible or visual warning before the anchorage fails in a crash, so confirm the recall by VIN and schedule the inspection soon. Repair is free at any franchised Blue Bird dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2019-2021 Blue Bird All American Transit Bus, All American, Vision, or Vision Transit Bus is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Blue Bird dealer to schedule the free seat-belt anchorage inspection for missing reinforcing washers under the floor.
- Bring the recall notice if Blue Bird mailed one. If not, reference recall number 20V407 and Blue Bird recall R20AX-NSB when you call.
- Ask the dealer whether any seating positions need to stay out of service before inspection.
- Call Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242 with questions about scheduling or the repair.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Blue Bird technician inspects the seat belt anchorage point hardware and installs any missing hardware under the recall. The inspection, parts, and labor are free. If you've already paid out of pocket for a repair tied to this seat belt anchorage issue, Blue Bird's reimbursement process covers documented expenses under its plan on file. Keep your repair paperwork and contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242 to start the claim process.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| July 15, 2020 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| August 11, 2020 | Owner notification mailed |
| September 11, 2020 | Dealer notification began |
| September 11, 2020 | Dealer notification ended |
| September 11, 2020 | VIN-searchable in NHTSA's database — Check your VIN to see whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle. |
| September 11, 2020 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 20V407?
Recall 20V407 covers 149 2019-2021 Blue Bird Vision and All American transit buses with three-point seatbelt anchorages missing reinforcing washers under the floor. In a crash, the anchorage can fail to stay secured, increasing injury risk for those seat occupants.
What should I do if my 2019-2021 Blue Bird All American Transit Bus, All American, Vision, or Vision Transit Bus is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific bus is included in recall 20V407. If it is, contact a franchised Blue Bird dealer to schedule the seat belt anchorage hardware inspection. Dealers will install missing hardware as needed, free of charge.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and Blue Bird dealers will inspect the seat belt anchorage point hardware and install missing hardware for free. Reference recall 20V407 or Blue Bird recall R20AX-NSB when you call.
Is it safe to drive a bus covered by recall 20V407?
The recall does not include a do-not-drive order. The safety risk is tied to a crash: seat belt anchorages that do not stay secured increase injury risk for those seat occupants. Confirm the VIN, then schedule the free dealer inspection and hardware installation.
When did Blue Bird start the recall repair?
Blue Bird began the recall on August 11, 2020. The remedy is available now, so a franchised Blue Bird dealer can inspect the seat belt anchorage point hardware and install any missing hardware at no cost.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/20V407000 |
|---|---|
| Blue Bird customer service | 1-478-822-2242 |
| NHTSA recall # | 20V407 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 20V407000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- 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 Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
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