Blue Bird Body Company: Safety Recalls in 2020
Updated on March 19, 2026.
There were 15 safety recalls made by Blue Bird Body Company in 2020. See the details of the recalls below.
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Data Source: NHTSA.
August 5, 2020
(Campaign #: R20AY-SB)
Steering Wheel Not Secured Properly
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2021 Vision and All American school buses. The nut that secures the steering wheel to the steering shaft may not have been properly tightened.
NHTSA ID: 20V456000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 293
Consequence Summary:
An improperly tightened steering wheel could detach, resulting in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Blue Bird will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and tighten the steering wheel nut, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began August 26, 2020. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R20AY-SB.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 83.28
August 5, 2020
(Campaign #: R20AY-NSB)
Steering Wheel Not Secured Properly
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2021 Vision and All American buses. The nut that secures the steering wheel to the steering shaft may not have been properly tightened.
NHTSA ID: 20V455000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 4
Consequence Summary:
An improperly tightened steering wheel could detach, resulting in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Blue Bird will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and tighten the steering wheel nut, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began August 26, 2020. Owner letters were mailed January 19, 2022. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R20AY-NSB.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 75
July 15, 2020
(Campaign #: R20AX)
Missing Seat Belt Anchorage Washers/ FMVSS 210
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2018-2021 All-American and 2019-2021 Vision school buses. The three-point seatbelt assembly may have been installed without reinforcing washers under the floor at the anchorage point, possibly preventing the assembly from remaining anchored in the event of a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."
NHTSA ID: 20V409000
Component: SEAT BELTS
# of Units Affected: 3,532
Consequence Summary:
In the event of a crash, seat belt anchorages that do not remain secured increase the risk of injury to those seat occupants.
Corrective Action:
Blue Bird will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the seat belt anchorage point hardware and install any missing hardware as needed, free of charge. This recall began August 11, 2020. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R20AX.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 64.27
July 15, 2020
(Campaign #: R20AX-NSB)
Missing Seat Belt Anchorage Washers/ FMVSS 210
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Vision and All-American transit buses. The three-point seatbelt assembly may have been installed without reinforcing washers under the floor at the anchorage point, possibly preventing the assembly from remaining anchored in the event of a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."
NHTSA ID: 20V407000
Component: SEAT BELTS
# of Units Affected: 149
Consequence Summary:
In the event of a crash, seat belt anchorages that do not remain secured increase the risk of injury to those seat occupants.
Corrective Action:
Blue Bird will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the seat belt anchorage point hardware and install any missing hardware as needed, free of charge. The recall began August 11, 2020. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R20AX-NSB.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 38.93
June 15, 2020
(Campaign #: R20AW-SB)
Loose Drag Link Connection Bolts
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.
NHTSA ID: 20V356000
Component: STEERING
# of Units Affected: 1,471
Consequence Summary:
If the drag link separates, loss of steering control my occur, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
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.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 80.82
June 15, 2020
(Campaign #: R20AW-NSB)
Loose Drag Link Connection Bolts
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2020 Blue Bird Vision gasoline-powered buses. The castle nuts that connect the steering drag link to the steering arm may have not been correctly tightened, potentially causing separation of the drag link.
NHTSA ID: 20V357000
Component: STEERING
# of Units Affected: 11
Consequence Summary:
If the drag link separates, loss of steering control my occur, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Blue Bird will notify owners, and dealers 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-NSB.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 72.73
May 12, 2020
(Campaign #: R20AR-SB)
Incorrectly Installed A/C Circuit Breaker
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Vision and All American school buses equipped with factory-installed air conditioning (A/C) systems. The A/C circuit breaker may have been installed incorrectly.
NHTSA ID: 20V266000
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
# of Units Affected: 1,239
Consequence Summary:
Incorrect installation of the air conditioning circuit breaker may increase the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action:
Blue Bird will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the installation of the A/C circuit breaker, correcting it as necessary. Any damaged circuit breakers will be replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began July 6, 2020. Owner letters were mailed on November 30, 2021. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R20AR-SB.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 85.55
May 12, 2020
(Campaign #: R20AR-NSB)
Incorrectly Installed A/C Circuit Breaker
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Vision and All American buses equipped with factory-installed air conditioning (A/C) systems. The A/C circuit breaker may have been installed incorrectly.
NHTSA ID: 20V267000
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
# of Units Affected: 46
Consequence Summary:
Incorrect installation of the air conditioning circuit breaker increases the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action:
Blue Bird will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the installation of the A/C circuit breaker, correcting it as necessary. Any damaged circuit breakers will be replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began July 6, 2020. Owner letters were mailed on November 30, 2021. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R20AR-NSB.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 60.87
May 8, 2020
(Campaign #: R20AP-SB)
Parking Brake may not Hold Vehicle/ FMVSS 105
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."
NHTSA ID: 20V258000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 1,585
Consequence Summary:
Unintended vehicle movement can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
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.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 76.01
May 8, 2020
(Campaign #: R20AP-NSB)
Parking Brake may not Hold Vehicle/ FMVSS 105
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Vision and 2021 All American 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."
NHTSA ID: 20V259000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 24
Consequence Summary:
Unintended vehicle movement can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
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-NSB.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 58.33
May 5, 2020
(Campaign #: R20AQ-SB)
Parking Brake Cable May Contact Fuel Line
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Vision school buses equipped with Ford 6.8L gasoline engines with an optional right-hand mounted parking brake lever. Due to improper routing of the parking brake cables, the parking brake cable may contact and chafe the gasoline fuel line, potentially causing a fuel leak.
NHTSA ID: 20V249000
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
# of Units Affected: 352
Consequence Summary:
A fuel leak increases the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action:
Blue Bird will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and secure the parking brake cable, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began May 28, 2020. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R20AQ-SB.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 86.36
April 27, 2020
(Campaign #: R20AO-NSB)
Parking Brake may not Hold Vehicle/ FMVSS 105
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2009-2019 Vision transit buses. The floor-mounted parking brake may fail to hold the vehicle stationary on an incline when the vehicle is loaded to its maximum weight, due to an insufficient application force. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 105 "Hydraulic and Electric Brake Systems."
NHTSA ID: 20V235000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 3
Consequence Summary:
A parking brake system that is set to an insufficient application force may result in an increased possibility of unintended vehicle movement, which increases the risk of injury to bystanders.
Corrective Action:
Blue Bird will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the floor mounted park brake application force hand lever assembly and adjust the application force, as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin June 24, 2020. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R20AO-SB.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 66.67
April 27, 2020
(Campaign #: R20AO-SB)
Parking Brake may not Hold Vehicle/ FMVSS 105
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2006-2021 Vision and 2007-2013 All American school buses. The floor-mounted parking brake may fail to hold the vehicle stationary on an incline when the vehicle is loaded to its maximum weight, due to an insufficient application force. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 105, "Hydraulic and Electric Brake Systems."
NHTSA ID: 20V234000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 2,264
Consequence Summary:
A parking brake system that is set to an insufficient application force may result in an increased possibility of unintended vehicle movement, which increases the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Blue Bird will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the floor mounted park brake application force hand lever assembly and correct the application force, as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin June 24, 2020. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R20AO-SB.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 59.84
March 3, 2020
(Campaign #: R20AM-SB)
Seat Barrier Incorrectly Installed/FMVSS 222
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2008-2021 Vision and All American school buses. The seat barrier behind the driver seat with an integrated 3-point seat belt may have been installed incorrectly and may be missing the reinforcing bracket. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 222, "School Bus Passenger Seating and Crash Protection."
NHTSA ID: 20V125000
Component: SEATS
# of Units Affected: 2,790
Consequence Summary:
In the event of a crash, the seat barrier may not adequately protect the occupant seated behind the seat barrier separating them from the driver seat with integrated 3-point seat belt, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action:
Blue Bird will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and properly install the seat barrier including adding reinforcing bracket, as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin April 23, 2020. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R20AM-SB.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 63.5
February 11, 2020
(Campaign #: R20AL-SB)
Possible Loss of Drive System and Power Steering
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Vision and All American school buses equipped with 7000 EV electric drivetrain units. A connector within the wire harnesses may become unplugged causing loss of communication between control modules, resulting in sudden loss of drive power and power steering.
NHTSA ID: 20V074000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 58
Consequence Summary:
A sudden loss of drive power and loss of power steering increases the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Blue Bird will notify owners, and Cummins dealers will install a cable tie on the connector to maintain the connector locking tab in the locked position, free of charge. The recall began March 12, 2020. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242 or Cummins customer service at 1-800-286-6467. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R20AL-SB.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 100
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