R23CU-SB – High Back Seat Restraining Barriers – 2014-2024 Blue Bird All American School Buses

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OMB Control No.: 2127-0004 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-778 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Manufacturer Name : Blue Bird Body Company Submission Date : NOV 20, 2023 NHTSA Recall No. : 23V-778 Manufacturer Recall No. : R23CU-SB Manufacturer Information : Manufacturer Name : Blue Bird Body Company Address : P.O. Box 937 402 Blue Bird Boulevard Fort Valley GA 31030 Company phone : 478-822-2242 Population : Number of potentially involved : 6,124 Estimated percentage with defect : 15 % Vehicle Information : Vehicle 1 : 2014-2024 Blue Bird All American Vehicle Type : BUSES, MEDIUM & HEAVY VEHICLES Body Style : OTHER Power Train : DIESEL Descriptive Information : FMVSS 222, School Bus passenger seating and crash protection. Some restraining barriers installed in All American School Buses will not satisfy the requirement of FMVSS 222 S5.2.3(d), the restraining barrier shall not separate from the vehicle at any attachment point, when loaded. During NHTSA Test, the barrier entered the shaded areas of force deflection curve, this does not satisfy the requirements set forth by FMVSS. Production Dates : AUG 14, 2014 – NOV 16, 2023 VIN Range 1 : Begin : NR End : NR Not sequential Description of Noncompliance : Description of the Noncompliance : FMVSS 222, School Bus passenger seating and crash protection. Some restraining barriers installed in All American School Buses will not satisfy the requirement of FMVSS 222 S5.2.3(d), the restraining barrier shall not separate from the vehicle at any attachment point, when loaded. During NHTSA Test, the barrier entered the shaded areas of force deflection curve, this does not satisfy the requirements set forth by FMVSS. FMVSS 1 : 222 – School bus passenger seating and crash protection FMVSS 2 : NR Description of the Safety Risk : Seat barrier not performing, as expected during unforeseen circumstances can cause injury to the passenger. Description of the Cause : FMVSS 222, School Bus passenger seating and crash protection. During NHTSA testing the seat barrier failed to absorb adequate amount of force and stay in Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-778 Page 2 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 contact with the bus floor. The bolt securing the barrier to the floor came out deeming the test to fail. Identification of Any Warning that can Occur : There is no warning that can precede. Involved Components : Component Name 1 : 39″ High Back Seat Barrier Component Description : Rear and Side Emergency Door Instructions Component Part Number : 10010515 Supplier Identification : Component Manufacturer Name : NR Address : NR NR Country : NR Chronology : September 27, 2023: Daniel Lind, NHTSA Safety Compliance Engineer, had a conference call with Sumanth Balesh, Director of Product Certification and Compliance. Daniel sent an email providing pictures and videos of the testing. November 8, 2023: Blue Bird completed internal testing and provided response to NHTSA’s questions. November 20, 2023: Blue Bird submitted Part 573 document. Description of Remedy : Description of Remedy Program : Blue Bird has identified the remedial measure to be installing a longer bolt with rectangular washer and nut. If the modifications directed by this notification were performed on your bus prior to the receipt of this recall notification, provide a copy of the work order/invoice to [email protected] for Blue Bird warranty consideration. Parts are required and will be available when the recall releases. How Remedy Component Differs There will be additional support provided using washer and longer bolt to Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-778 Page 3 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 from Recalled Component : the barrier seat mount to ensure it is properly secured and it satisfies FMVSS 222 requirements. Identify How/When Recall Condition was Corrected in Production : November 11, 2023: Buses in assembly line and buses awaiting for shipment were all remedied using a longer bolt and washer attachment. Recall Schedule : Description of Recall Schedule : Dealer and Owner Notifications are to be issued on or before January 16, 2024. Parts will be available at time of recall release. Planned Dealer Notification Date : JAN 16, 2024 – JAN 16, 2024 Planned Owner Notification Date : JAN 16, 2024 – JAN 16, 2024 * NR – Not Reported

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OMB Control No.: 2127-0004
Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-778
The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
Manufacturer Name : Blue Bird Body Company
Submission Date : NOV 29, 2023
NHTSA Recall No. : 23V-778
Manufacturer Recall No. : R23CU-SB
Manufacturer Information :
Manufacturer Name : Blue Bird Body Company
Address : P.O. Box 937
402 Blue Bird Boulevard Fort Valley
GA 31030
Company phone : 478-822-2242
Population :
Number of potentially involved : 6,124
Estimated percentage with defect : 15 %
Vehicle Information :
Vehicle 1 : 2015-2025 Blue Bird All American
Vehicle Type : BUSES, MEDIUM & HEAVY VEHICLES
Body Style : OTHER
Power Train : DIESEL
Descriptive Information : FMVSS 222, School Bus passenger seating and crash protection. Some restraining
barriers installed in All American School Buses will not satisfy the requirement of
FMVSS 222 S5.2.3(d), the restraining barrier shall not separate from the vehicle at
any attachment point, when loaded. During NHTSA Test, the barrier entered the
shaded areas of force deflection curve, this does not satisfy the requirements set forth
by FMVSS.
Production Dates : AUG 14, 2014 – OCT 31, 2023
VIN Range 1 : Begin : NR End : NR Not sequential
Description of Noncompliance :
Description of the
Noncompliance :
FMVSS 222, School Bus passenger seating and crash protection. Some
restraining barriers installed in All American School Buses will not satisfy the
requirement of FMVSS 222 S5.2.3(d), the restraining barrier shall not separate
from the vehicle at any attachment point, when loaded. During NHTSA Test, the
barrier entered the shaded areas of force deflection curve, this does not satisfy
the requirements set forth by FMVSS.
FMVSS 1 : 222 – School bus passenger seating and crash protection
FMVSS 2 : NR
Description of the Safety Risk : Seat barrier not performing, as expected during unforeseen circumstances
can cause injury to the passenger.
Description of the Cause : FMVSS 222, School Bus passenger seating and crash protection. During NHTSA
testing the seat barrier failed to absorb adequate amount of force and stay in
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contact with the bus floor. The bolt securing the barrier to the floor came out
deeming the test to fail.
Identification of Any Warning
that can Occur :
There is no warning that can precede.
Involved Components :
Component Name 1 : 39″ High Back Seat Barrier
Component Description : Rear and Side Emergency Door Instructions
Component Part Number : 10010515
Supplier Identification :
Component Manufacturer
Name : NR
Address : NR
NR
Country : NR
Chronology :
September 27, 2023: Daniel Lind, NHTSA Safety Compliance Engineer, had a conference call with Sumanth
Balesh, Director of Product Certification and Compliance. Daniel sent an email providing pictures and videos of
the testing.
November 8, 2023: Blue Bird completed internal testing and provided response to NHTSA’s questions.
November 20, 2023: Blue Bird submitted Part 573 document.
Description of Remedy :
Description of Remedy Program : Blue Bird has identified the remedial measure to be installing a longer bolt
with rectangular washer and nut. If the modifications directed by this
notification were performed on your bus prior to the receipt of this recall
notification, provide a copy of the work order/invoice to
[email protected] for Blue Bird warranty consideration.
Parts are required and will be available when the recall releases.
How Remedy Component Differs There will be additional support provided using washer and longer bolt to
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The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
from Recalled Component : the barrier seat mount to ensure it is properly secured and it satisfies
FMVSS 222 requirements.
Identify How/When Recall Condition
was Corrected in Production :
November 11, 2023: Buses in assembly line and buses awaiting for
shipment were all remedied using a longer bolt and washer attachment.
Recall Schedule :
Description of Recall Schedule : Dealer and Owner Notifications are to be issued on or before January 16,
2024.
Parts will be available at time of recall release.
Planned Dealer Notification Date : JAN 16, 2024 – JAN 16, 2024
Planned Owner Notification Date : JAN 16, 2024 – JAN 16, 2024
* NR – Not Reported

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