NHTSA Vehicles recall ·
2026 Blue Bird ALL American School BUS and 1 more recall: Improperly Tightened Seat Fasteners/FMVSS 207, 222
- Recall number
- 25V289000
- Date
- Manufacturer
- Blue Bird Body Company
- Category
- Vehicles › Seats
- Recall type
- Vehicle
- Units affected
- 34
- Hazard tags
- Crash risk Injury risk
Read the official NHTSA notice ↗
Product
Seats
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Blue Bird | ALL American School BUS | 2026 |
| Blue Bird | Vision School BUS | 2026 |
Not every vehicle of these models is affected. Enter your 17-character VIN on NHTSA.gov to check your vehicle.
Why was it recalled?
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."
Consequence
A seat with loose fasteners may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
What should you 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.
Manufacturer campaign number
R25DM
Source: NHTSA (vehicles), recall 25V289000. Official notice. Republished from public data; RecallFlag is not affiliated with the NHTSA.