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Blue Bird recall R23CU-SB

Blue Bird calls it R23CU-SB. NHTSA filed it as campaign 23V778000 on Nov 20, 2023: structure on the 2014–2024 Blue Bird ALL American and 1 other Blue Bird model, 6,124 vehicles potentially affected. One recall, two numbers — the dealer quotes the manufacturer’s, the federal record carries NHTSA’s.

What NHTSA has under this number

Source: 49 CFR Part 573 filings
NHTSA campaignVehiclesComponentFiledAffectedSeverity
23V7780002014–2024 Blue Bird ALL American and 1 other Blue Bird modelStructureNov 20, 20236,124high
Problem Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2014-2024 All American school buses equipped with 39" High Back seat restraining barriers. The bolts securing the restraining barriers to the floor may separate when fully loaded. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 222, "School Bus Passenger Seating and Crash Protection." Risk An unsecured seat restraining barrier may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing their risk of injury. Fix Dealers will install a longer bolt with rectangular washer and nut, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed January 16, 2024. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R23CU-SB. This recall is an expansion of recall number 23V-777.

The manufacturer’s own words as filed for 23V778000. Every model year it covers, the build window and the filed PDFs →

Two numbers, one recall

Every safety recall carries two identifiers. R23CU-SB is the number Blue Bird assigned in its own system: it is what appears on the owner letter, on the dealer’s service screen and on the repair order. 23V778000 is the number NHTSA filed the same recall under when the manufacturer reported it, and it is the one every federal record, this site included, is keyed on.

The repair is free by federal law for vehicles up to fifteen years old. Whether one particular vehicle is included is settled by its VIN against the manufacturer’s build list, not by its model year.

Check one specific vehicle

Both lookups check a VIN against the manufacturer’s own list and say whether the repair is still outstanding on that vehicle.

Common questions

Source: NHTSA, 49 CFR Part 573

Is R23CU-SB the same recall as 23V778000?

Yes. R23CU-SB is Blue Bird’s own number for it; 23V778000 is NHTSA’s. One recall, two references.

Which vehicles does R23CU-SB cover?

2014–2024 Blue Bird ALL American and 1 other Blue Bird model, 6,124 vehicles by the manufacturer’s count. A recall covers a build range, so the VIN decides whether one particular vehicle is in it.

Does the R23CU-SB repair cost anything?

No. The manufacturer must remedy a safety defect at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from first sale.