BLUE BIRD 2022 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN TRANSIT BUS Recall
Hazard assessment based on recall description.
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Check Your Product
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2022 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN TRANSIT BUS
Brand
BLUE BIRD
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2022
Blue Bird Body Company is recalling certain 2022 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN TRANSIT BUS vehicles due to structure issues. An unsecured seat restraining barrier may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing their risk of injury..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling one 2022 All American transit bus equipped with 39" High Back seat restraining barriers. The bolts securing the restraining barriers to the floor may separate when fully loaded. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 222, "Bus Passenger Seating and Crash Protection."
Reported concern (NHTSA)
An unsecured seat restraining barrier may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing their risk of injury.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
A dealer will install a longer bolt with rectangular washer and nut, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 16, 2024. The owner may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R23CU-NSB.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026