BLUE BIRD 2021 BLUE BIRD VISION TRANSIT BUS Recall
Check Your Product
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2021 BLUE BIRD VISION TRANSIT BUS
Brand
BLUE BIRD
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2021
Blue Bird Body Company is recalling certain 2021 BLUE BIRD VISION TRANSIT BUS vehicles due to structure:body:roof and pillars issues. In the event of a crash, if the roof sheets separate, there is an increased risk of injury..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2019-2021 All American and Vision school buses. An insufficient number of rivets were installed in the roof sheets, allowing the roof sheets to separate in the event of a severe impact. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 221, "School Bus Body Joint Strength."
Reported concern (NHTSA)
In the event of a crash, if the roof sheets separate, there is an increased risk of injury.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
Blue Bird will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the roof joints and add the sufficient number of rivets, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began October 22, 2019. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R19AH.
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