BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN 2025: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 25V003000

Make Model Year
BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN 2025
Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2025-01-08 2025-01-08

Manufacturers Involved: Blue Bird Body Company

Manufacturer Campaign Number: R25DH (SB)

Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 91

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 108

Summary

Blue Bird Body Company "Blue Bird" is recalling certain 2024-2025 All American school buses. Due to incorrect wiring, the high and low beams are reversed, causing the high beam indicator to illuminate incorrectly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Consequence

The operator may inadvertently activate the high beams, affecting the vision of other drivers and increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

The remedy is currently under development. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed March 6, 2025. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R25DH "SB".

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153' or go to nhtsa.gov.