The issue
Issue: On certain school buses, the restraining barrier between the entrance door and the first seat may not meet the energy absorption requirements of Canadian regulations. Safety Risk: A barrier that doesn't properly absorb energy could increase the risk of injury to passengers in a crash. Corrective Actions: Blue Bird will notify owners by mail and provide you with instructions and a repair kit to properly secure the restraining barrier to the floor.
Description (français)
Problème : Dans certains autobus scolaires, la barrière de retenue entre la porte d'entrée et le premier siège pourrait ne pas être conforme aux exigences d'absorption d'énergie de la réglementation canadienne. Risques pour la sécurité : Une barrière qui n'absorbe pas correctement l'énergie pourrait augmenter les risques de blessures aux passagers en cas de collision. Mesures correctives : Blue Bird doit aviser les propriétaires par la poste et leur fournir une trousse de réparation et des instructions pour fixer correctement la barrière de retenue au plancher.
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Vehicles covered
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Blue Bird ALL AMERICAN SCHOOL BUS | 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 |
Model years in this recall
NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.
| Model | Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Bird ALL American School Bus | 2020 | 4 | 20 |
| Blue Bird ALL American School Bus | 2021 | 0 | 18 |
| Blue Bird ALL American School Bus | 2022 | 2 | 10 |
| Blue Bird ALL American School Bus | 2023 | 2 | 6 |
| Blue Bird ALL American School Bus | 2024 | 0 | 4 |
| Blue Bird ALL American School Bus | 2025 | 0 | 2 |