BLUE BIRD VISION 2021: STEERING:COLUMN

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 20V456000

Make Model Year
BLUE BIRD VISION 2021
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2020-08-26 2020-08-05 2020-08-05

Production Dates: 2020-01-25 - 2020-06-02

Manufacturers Involved: Blue Bird Body Company

Manufacturer Campaign Number: R20AY-SB

Component: STEERING:COLUMN

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 293

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

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.

Consequence

An improperly tightened steering wheel could detach, resulting in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

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.