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NHTSARecalled May 6, 2025 · #25V289000

Improperly Tightened Seat Fasteners/FMVSS 207, 222

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2026 Vision and All American school buses equipped with a lap belt-ready or 3-pt seats. The seat mounting fasteners may have been improperly tightened. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 207, "Seating Systems," 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages," and 222, "School Bus Passenger Seating and Crash Protection." A seat with loose fasteners may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Product details

Product
Improperly Tightened Seat Fasteners/FMVSS 207, 222
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Blue Bird Body Company
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

Blue Bird will replace the seat fasteners, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 2, 2025. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R25DM.

View the official CPSC notice