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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 20V356000

2019 Blue Bird Vision | 2021 Blue Bird Vision Transit Bus | 2020 Blue Bird Vision Transit Bus | 2021 Blue Bird Vision School Bus | 2020 Blue Bird Vision School Bus — Steering: linkages: drag: link: connection

Published June 16, 2020 · Recall initiated: June 15, 2020

Summary

NHTSA records recall 20V356000, published June 16, 2020 and initiated June 15, 2020. Recalling firm: Blue Bird Body Company; 2019 Blue Bird Vision | 2021 Blue Bird Vision Transit Bus | 2020 Blue Bird Vision Transit Bus | 2021 Blue Bird Vision School Bus | 2020 Blue Bird Vision School Bus — Steering: linkages: drag: link: connection.

What's the hazard

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.

What to do

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.

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Recall details

Brand
BLUE BIRD
Model
VISION
Manufacturer
Blue Bird Body Company
Lot
2019 BLUE BIRD VISION | 2021 BLUE BIRD VISION TRANSIT BUS | 2020 BLUE BIRD VISION TRANSIT BUS | 2021 BLUE BIRD VISION SCHOOL BUS | 2020 BLUE BIRD VISION SCHOOL BUS
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2019 Blue Bird Vision | 2021 Blue Bird Vision Transit Bus | 2020 Blue Bird Vision Transit Bus | 2021 Blue Bird Vision School Bus | 2020 Blue Bird Vision School Bus — Steering: linkages: drag: link: connection recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 20V356000 on June 16, 2020. Reported hazard: 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.

What should I do if I have this product?

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.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: BLUE BIRD. Model: VISION.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)