Safety Recall NHTSA · 18V846000 Reported November 28, 2018

School bus seats may detach from floor/fmvss 210

Blue Bird Body Company · N/A · 12 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
18V846000
Manufacturer Campaign
R18ZT-SB
Manufacturer
Blue Bird Body Company
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
12
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
November 28, 2018
Completion Rate
100.00

Defect Summary

Blue bird body company (blue bird) is recalling certain 2020 blue bird all american and 2019-2020 blue bird vision school buses, equipped with certain hsm nextgen 45" 3pt school bus seats, part number genq3-45 lh. there may be an insufficient number of bolts attaching the seat to the bus floor, allowing the seat to detach from the bus floor in the event of a crash. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 210, "seat belt assembly anchorages."

Safety Consequence

In the event of a crash, if the bus seat detaches from the floor, it can increase the risk of injury.

Corrective Action

Blue bird will notify owners, and dealers will install a secondary floor mounting brace, free of charge. the recall began december 12, 2018. owners may contact blue bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. blue bird's number for this recall is r18zt-sb.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Blue Bird Body Company dealer and reference recall ID 18V846000 or campaign R18ZT-SB.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 18V846000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 18V846000?

NHTSA recall 18V846000 was issued by Blue Bird Body Company on November 28, 2018. It addresses: School bus seats may detach from floor/fmvss 210. The recall affects approximately 12 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Blue Bird Body Company dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 18V846000 or the manufacturer campaign number R18ZT-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.