Stop arm reflective decal may be loose/fmvss 131
Defect Summary
Blue bird body company (blue bird) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 all american school buses manufactured may 18, 2015, to november 9, 2015, and vision school buses manufactured may 8, 2015, to october 27, 2015, equipped with certain transpec t6000, t6100, and t7000 series school bus stop arms. the affected stop arms have a reflective decal that may peel loose from the stop arm. as such, these stop arms fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 131, "school bus pedestrian safety devices."
Safety Consequence
Without a reflective decal, the stop arms would have reduced visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Blue bird will notify owners, and dealers will replace the stop arm blade assembly, free of charge. the recall began on january 28, 2016. owners may contact blue bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242 or the manufacturer of the stop arms at 1-800-951-7867. blue birds number for this recall is r16yk-sb.
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FAQ: Recall 16V006000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 16V006000?
NHTSA recall 16V006000 was issued by Blue Bird Body Company on January 8, 2016. It addresses: Stop arm reflective decal may be loose/fmvss 131. The recall affects approximately 112 vehicles, with the defect involving the Other component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Blue Bird Body Company dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 16V006000 or the manufacturer campaign number R16YK-SB. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
Where does the data on this page come from?
All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.