Safety Recall NHTSA · 21V070000 Reported February 12, 2021

3-point seat belt seats installed incorrectly

Blue Bird Body Company · Seat Belts · 620 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
21V070000
Manufacturer Campaign
R21BB-SB
Component
Seat Belts
Vehicles Affected
620
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
February 12, 2021
Completion Rate
77.67

Defect Summary

Blue bird body company (blue bird) is recalling certain 2020-2022 vision and all american buses. the seats with integrated 3-point seat belts may have been installed incorrectly. 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

An incorrectly installed seat can increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Corrective Action

Blue bird will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the seats and install any missing hardware, as necessary, free of charge. the recall is expected to begin april 9, 2021. owner notification letters were mailed february 03, 2022. Owners may contact blue bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. blue bird's number for this recall is r21bb-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 21V070000 or campaign R21BB-SB.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 21V070000

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

What is recall 21V070000?

NHTSA recall 21V070000 was issued by Blue Bird Body Company on February 12, 2021. It addresses: 3-point seat belt seats installed incorrectly. The recall affects approximately 620 vehicles, with the defect involving the Seat Belts component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Blue Bird Body Company dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 21V070000 or the manufacturer campaign number R21BB-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.