Recall 24V759000
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Defect Description
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2020-2024 All American and 2021-2024 Vision transit buses. The emergency exit label operating instructions lettering is too small and may be difficult to read. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 217, "Bus Emergency Exits and Window Retention and Release."
Safety Consequence
An emergency exit label that is difficult to read can prevent or delay the use of the emergency exit, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the label, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 9, 2024. Owners may contact Blue Bird Customer Service at 478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R23CK (NSB).
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | BLUE BIRD | ALL AMERICAN TRANSIT BUS |
| 2021 | BLUE BIRD | ALL AMERICAN TRANSIT BUS |
| 2021 | BLUE BIRD | VISION TRANSIT BUS |
| 2022 | BLUE BIRD | ALL AMERICAN TRANSIT BUS |
| 2022 | BLUE BIRD | VISION TRANSIT BUS |
| 2023 | BLUE BIRD | ALL AMERICAN TRANSIT BUS |
| 2023 | BLUE BIRD | VISION TRANSIT BUS |
| 2024 | BLUE BIRD | ALL AMERICAN TRANSIT BUS |
| 2024 | BLUE BIRD | VISION TRANSIT BUS |
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.