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Recall

Blue Bird Vision School Bus — 19V524000

NHTSA ID
19V524000
Make
Blue Bird
Model
Vision School Bus
Years Affected
2020
Recall Date
2019-07-12
Component
STRUCTURE:EMERGENCY:ESCAPE/EGRESS/EXIT
Units Affected
13
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
R19AF - NSB

Summary

Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2020 Vision and All American buses equipped with Specialty Prolo 24" x 24" roof hatches. Due to a manufacturing issue, the roof hatch external handle may unexpectedly break under reasonable use. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 217, "Bus Emergency Exits and Window Retention and Release."

Consequence

If the roof hatch external handle breaks, in the event of an emergency, the hatch cannot be easily opened from outside the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Blue Bird will notify owners, and dealers will replace the outer hatch handle, free of charge. The recall began August 21, 2019. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R19AF - NSB.

Affected Vehicles

Blue Bird Vision School Bus
Model Years: 2020

2020 Blue Bird Vision School Bus