Recall 24V078 covers 6,691 2020-2024 Blue Bird All American and Vision school buses for unsecured seats. Repair is free at any franchised Blue Bird dealer.
Blue Bird is recalling 6,691 2020-2024 Vision School Bus and All American School Bus vehicles because convertible seats were incorrectly installed, leaving the seats unsecured. An unsecured seat can fail to restrain an occupant in a crash and increase injury risk; Blue Bird dealers will inspect and repair the seats free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The convertible seats in 2020-2024 Blue Bird All American School Bus and Vision School Bus models are built to work with seat belt anchorages in the floor. The rear seat bolts clamp the seat structure to the bus floor, and an underfloor washer spreads that load so the bolt has proper backing in a crash.
On affected buses, one reinforcement washer under the floor was left out in certain seat locations. Without that washer, the rear seat bolt lacks the intended support. The seat installation can be incorrect, leaving a convertible seat unsecured and out of compliance with seat belt anchorage requirements.
There is no audible or visual warning sign before this problem matters in a crash. A driver or school district staff member will not see a dashboard light or hear a sound that confirms the missing washer, so the seat locations need inspection under the Blue Bird recall instructions.
Who's affected?
Covers two Blue Bird school bus models across the 2020-2024 model years, all tied to the seat assembly.
| 2023 Blue Bird All American School Bus | seat assembly |
|---|---|
| 2023 Blue Bird Vision School Bus | seat assembly |
| 2021 Blue Bird Vision School Bus | seat assembly |
| 2022 Blue Bird All American School Bus | seat assembly |
| 2020 Blue Bird Vision School Bus | seat assembly |
| 2022 Blue Bird Vision School Bus | seat assembly |
| 2024 Blue Bird Vision School Bus | seat assembly |
| 2020 Blue Bird All American School Bus | seat assembly |
| 2021 Blue Bird All American School Bus | seat assembly |
| Units affected | 6,691 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific bus is included.
What's the safety risk?
An unsecured seat is a restraint risk during a crash. Without the repair, the seat is not assured to hold the occupant as designed, increasing the risk of injury. There is no audible or visual warning, so do not rely on a light or sound before scheduling service. Repair is free at any franchised Blue Bird dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2020-2024 Blue Bird All American School Bus or Vision School Bus is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Blue Bird dealer to schedule the free seat inspection and repair that secures the convertible seats.
- Bring the owner letter if you received one. If not, reference recall number 24V078 when you call.
- Ask the dealer whether the bus can stay in service while you wait for the seat inspection and repair.
- Call Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242 with questions and reference Blue Bird recall R24CM-SB.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Blue Bird technician inspects the convertible seat installation and repairs the seat so it is secured correctly. The recall repair is free, and parts and labor are covered. If you already paid for a seat related repair before the recall notice, Blue Bird's general reimbursement plan covers documented expenses tied to the recall. Bring repair paperwork to the service desk and ask how to submit it under the reimbursement plan.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| February 7, 2024 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| March 4, 2024 | Owner notification mailed |
| April 5, 2024 | Dealer notification began |
| April 5, 2024 | Dealer notification ended |
| April 5, 2024 | VIN-searchable in NHTSA's database — Check your VIN to see whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle. |
| April 5, 2024 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 24V078?
NHTSA campaign 24V078 covers 6,691 Blue Bird school buses with convertible seats that were installed incorrectly. The affected seats can be unsecured, which can prevent proper occupant restraint during a crash. Blue Bird dealers will inspect and repair the seat for free.
What should I do if my 2020-2024 Blue Bird All American School Bus or Vision School Bus is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific bus is included in recall 24V078. If it is, contact a franchised Blue Bird dealer to schedule the seat inspection and repair. Reference Blue Bird recall R24CM-SB when you call. The repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to repair safety defects at no cost. Blue Bird dealers will inspect the affected convertible seat installation and repair the seat free of charge under recall 24V078.
What is the safety risk?
The risk is that an unsecured seat can fail to adequately restrain an occupant during a crash. NHTSA campaign 24V078 ties that defect to increased injury risk. Confirm the bus by VIN, then schedule the free dealer repair if it is included.
When were owners notified about recall 24V078?
Blue Bird mailed owner notification letters on March 04, 2024. If you manage or recently bought one of these buses and never received a letter, check your VIN and call Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242 with recall R24CM-SB.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/24V078000 |
|---|---|
| Blue Bird customer service | 1-478-822-2242 |
| NHTSA recall # | 24V078 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 24V078000 |
Source documents
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Download Quarterly Report (PDF) - Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
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