Recall 20V356000: 2019 Blue Bird Vision, 2020–2021 Blue Bird Vision School Bus, 2020–2021 Blue Bird Vision Transit Bus
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Jun 15, 2020
- Vehicles affected
- 1,471
- Models
- 3
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Blue Bird Vision school buses powered by Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) or Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG). The castle nuts used to connect the steering drag link to the steering arm may have not been correctly tightened, potentially causing separation of the drag link.
The risk
If the drag link separates, loss of steering control my occur, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Blue Bird will notify owners, and will inspect the drag link assembly connection points, tightening them as necessary, free of charge. This recall began July 27, 2020. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R20AW-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
- 2019 Blue Bird Vision
- 2020 Blue Bird Vision School Bus
- 2021 Blue Bird Vision School Bus
- 2020 Blue Bird Vision Transit Bus
- 2021 Blue Bird Vision Transit Bus
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 20V356000
- Manufacturer campaign
- R20AW-SB
- Manufacturer
- Blue Bird Body Company
- Owner letters
- Jul 27, 2020
- Components
- Steering:linkages:drag:link:connection (Steering)
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