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Vehicle recall 19V707000 · October 4, 2019

Blue Bird All American School Bus, Vision School Bus and 4 more models

An insufficient number of rivets were installed in the roof sheets, allowing the roof sheets to separate in the event of a severe impact.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2019-2021 All American and Vision school buses. An insufficient number of rivets were installed in the roof sheets, allowing the roof sheets to separate in the event of a severe impact. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 221, "School Bus Body Joint Strength."
Consequence
In the event of a crash, if the roof sheets separate, there is an increased risk of injury.
Remedy
Blue Bird will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the roof joints and add the sufficient number of rivets, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began October 22, 2019. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R19AH.
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 details

NHTSA campaign
19V707000
Reported to NHTSA
October 4, 2019
Filed by
Blue Bird Body Company
Manufacturer campaign
R19AH
Owner notification
October 22, 2019
Vehicles potentially affected
302
Initiated by
the manufacturer
Components
Structure › Body › Roof and pillars
Recall 19V707000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

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