Recall 20V258000: 2020–2021 Blue Bird ALL American School Bus, 2020–2021 Blue Bird Vision School Bus
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- May 8, 2020
- Vehicles affected
- 1,585
- Models
- 2
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Vision and All American school buses. The foot pedal parking brake assembly may have been improperly assembled possibly resulting in a failure to hold the vehicle stationary on an incline when the vehicle is loaded to its maximum weight. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 105, "Hydraulic and Electric Brake Systems."
The risk
Unintended vehicle movement can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
Blue Bird will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the foot pedal parking brake assembly application force and adjust it as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin July 3, 2020. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R20AP-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 www.safercar.gov.
Affected vehicles
- 2020 Blue Bird ALL American School Bus
- 2021 Blue Bird ALL American School Bus
- 2020 Blue Bird Vision School Bus
- 2021 Blue Bird Vision School Bus
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 20V258000
- Manufacturer campaign
- R20AP-SB
- Manufacturer
- Blue Bird Body Company
- Owner letters
- Jun 22, 2020
- Components
- Parking brake (Brakes)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology