2018-2021 Blue Bird All-American & 2019-2021 Vision School Buses R20AX Installation of Seats with 3-Point Belts

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July 15, 2020 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V409000

Missing Seat Belt Anchorage Washers/ FMVSS 210

In the event of a crash, seat belt anchorages that do not remain secured increase the risk of injury to those seat occupants.

 

NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V409

Manufacturer Blue Bird Body Company

Components SEAT BELTS

Potential Number of Units Affected 3,532

 

Summary

Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2018-2021 All-American and 2019-2021 Vision school buses. The three-point seatbelt assembly may have been installed without reinforcing washers under the floor at the anchorage point, possibly preventing the assembly from remaining anchored in the event of a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 210, “Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages.”

 

Remedy

Blue Bird will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the seat belt anchorage point hardware and install any missing hardware as needed, free of charge. This recall began August 11, 2020. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird’s number for this recall is R20AX.

 

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

 


RECALL

R20AX – FMVSS 210 Noncompliance – Instl. of Seats with 3-Point Belts

 

Models Affected: Certain 2018 through 2021 Model Year All American and Vision Buses

 

Issue: Certain buses may fail to conform to the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number 210 “Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages” requirements for seats with integrated 3-point seat belts due to the omission of one of the reinforcement washers under the floor in certain areas.

 

Corrective Action: The seats on subject buses must be inspected and repaired by installing a washer plate, if found to be incorrect.

 

WARNING: Always follow all Federal, State, Local and Shop safety standards and use proper safety equipment, and thoroughly read and understand all instructions before performing these procedures.

Park bus on level surface, apply parking brake, turn off ignition key, and chock wheels.

 

Parts/Items Needed: All seats except 45” (Based on Inspection)

Item Number Part Number Description Quantity
1 10071895 Washer, Seat Belt, Underfloor Leg Attachment (If Needed)

 

Inspection: All seats except 45”

1. Inspect the Seat Fastener Installation to ensure the correct seat washers are installed. Do this by visually inspecting the underside of the seat fasteners. Each seat must have a washer installed on the rear two fasteners. No washer is required on the forward seat fastener.

 

See Photo (1)

 

Photo 1-Rear Washer Missing

 

Repair Instruction- All seats except 45”

1. Loosen the seat bolt that requires the washer addition.

 

2. Insert the notched washer (Photo 2) on to the fastener between the floor panel above the nut (Photo 3).

 

3. Torque the fastener to 26-30 ft lbs.

 

Photo 2-Notched Washer

 

Photo 3-Notched Washer Installed

 

Parts/Items Needed: 45” Seats ONLY (Based on Inspection)

Item Number Part Number Description Quantity
1 10050445 Channel, Seat, Washer, 1/2 Hole, 4 x 1.5 (45” Seat ONLY) (If Needed)

 

45” Seat Inspection

1. Inspect the Seat Fastener Installation to ensure the correct seat channels are installed. Do this by visually inspecting the underside of the seat fasteners. Each seat must have a channel installed on the rear three fasteners. No channel required on the forward seat fastener. See Image (1)

 

Repair Instruction- 45” Seats ONLY

1. Loosen the seat bolt that requires the washer addition.

 

2. Install Channel 10050445 (See Image 1)

 

3. Torque the fastener to 26-30 ft lbs.

 



7 Affected Products

Vehicles

MAKE MODEL YEAR
BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN 2018-2021
BLUE BIRD VISION 2019-2021

 


11 Associated Documents

Recall Quarterly Report #3, 2021-1

RCLQRT-20V409-5620.PDF 211.336KB

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Remedy Instructions and TSB

RCRIT-20V409-1555.pdf 583.422KB

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Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)

RCMN-20V409-2116.pdf 849.265KB

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ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)

RCONL-20V409-6179.pdf 802.947KB

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Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2020-4

RCLQRT-20V409-9499.PDF 211.248KB

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ISSUED Renotification Notice

RCRN-20V409-6540.pdf 1857.49KB

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Recall Acknowledgement

RCAK-20V409-5708.pdf 244.823KB

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Non-Compliance Notice 573 Report

RCLRPT-20V409-6052.PDF 215.881KB

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Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2020-3

RCLQRT-20V409-2800.PDF 211.146KB

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ISSUED Renotification Notice

RCRN-20V409-3151.pdf 1859.269KB

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Recall Quarterly Report #4, 2021-2

RCLQRT-20V409-1443.PDF 211.447KB

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Latest Recalls Documents

For the Latest and Most Recent Recalls Information Visit the link below…

https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/acms/cs/documentList.xhtml?docId=20V409&docType=RCL

 


 

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