Recall 23V777 covers 1 2022 Blue Bird All American Transit Bus with restraining barrier bolts that can separate. Free repair at a Blue Bird dealer.
Blue Bird is recalling 1 2022 All American Transit Bus because bolts securing the seat restraining barriers to the floor can separate when fully loaded. An unsecured barrier can fail to restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing injury risk, and Blue Bird dealers will complete the repair free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The 39-inch High Back Seat Barrier in the 2022 Blue Bird All American Transit Bus is a restraining barrier near passenger seating. Its job is to stay fixed to the bus floor and help manage passenger movement during a sudden stop or crash. Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 222 requires that barrier to remain attached at every mounting point when it is loaded.
On the recalled bus, the bolts that secure the barrier to the floor can separate under load. During NHTSA testing, the barrier did not absorb enough force and did not stay in contact with the bus floor. Blue Bird identified the floor attachment as the problem, and the repair adds support with a washer and longer bolt at the barrier seat mount.
There is no warning sign before failure. The barrier can look properly installed until it is loaded hard enough for the attachment to separate.
Who's affected?
| 2022 Blue Bird All American Transit Bus | body or structural component |
|---|---|
| Units affected | 1 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
Not every 2022 Blue Bird All American Transit Bus is on the list. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific bus is included.
What's the safety risk?
An unsecured seat restraining barrier can fail to properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing injury risk. There is no warning sign before failure, so confirm whether the bus is included and schedule the repair soon. Repair is free at any franchised Blue Bird dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2022 Blue Bird All American Transit Bus is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Blue Bird dealer to schedule the free longer-bolt, washer, and nut repair that secures the high-back restraining barriers to the bus floor.
- Bring the owner letter if you have it. Reference recall number 23V777 and Blue Bird recall R23CU-NSB when you call.
- Call Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242 with repair questions.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Blue Bird technician installs a longer bolt with a rectangular washer and nut to secure the restraining barrier hardware to the floor. The recall repair is free, with parts and labor covered. If you already paid for this same repair before the recall notice, ask Blue Bird customer service about reimbursement under the standard plan on file and keep repair documentation with your service paperwork.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| November 20, 2023 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| January 16, 2024 | Dealer notification began |
| January 16, 2024 | Dealer notification ended |
| January 16, 2024 | Owner notification mailed |
| January 16, 2024 | VIN-searchable in NHTSA's database — Check your VIN to see whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle. |
| January 16, 2024 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 23V777?
Recall 23V777 covers one 2022 Blue Bird All American Transit Bus equipped with 39" High Back seat restraining barriers. The floor bolts for those barriers can separate when fully loaded, so the bus fails Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 222. A Blue Bird dealer will install longer hardware for free.
What should I do if my 2022 Blue Bird All American Transit Bus is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific bus is included in recall 23V777. If it is included, contact a franchised Blue Bird dealer to schedule installation of the longer bolt, rectangular washer, and nut. Reference recall 23V777 or Blue Bird recall R23CU-NSB when you call. The repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and Blue Bird will have a dealer install the longer bolt, rectangular washer, and nut free of charge.
What is the safety risk?
The risk is that an unsecured seat restraining barrier will not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing injury risk. This recall is tied to the barrier hardware, and the free dealer repair replaces it with longer fastening hardware.
When were owners notified about recall 23V777?
Blue Bird mailed owner notification letters on January 16, 2024. If you operate or own this bus and did not receive the letter, check your VIN and contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242 or a franchised Blue Bird dealer.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/23V777000 |
|---|---|
| Blue Bird customer service | 1-478-822-2242 |
| NHTSA recall # | 23V777 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 23V777000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
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