NHTSA Recall 12V586000: Connection (steering)
Blue Bird Body Company reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 222 vehicles. It affects 2013 Blue Bird Vision.
| NHTSA campaign | 12V586000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | R12VT |
| Component | STEERING › LINKAGES › DRAG › LINK › CONNECTION |
| Report received | December 13, 2012 |
| Owner notification | December 28, 2012 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Blue Bird is recalling certain 2013 model year Vision conventional school buses manufactured from August 27, 2012, to November 06, 2012. The castle nut that attaches the drag link to the steering arm may not have been torqued to the proper specifications.
Safety risk
Improperly torqued drag link castle nuts could cause excessive movement at the drag link to steering arm connection which could lead to potential separation of the drag link from the steering arm and loss of steering control, which may increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Blue Bird will notify owners, and dealers will check the torque on the drag link castle nuts. Any vehicle where the castle nuts are found to be loose will also have its steering arm inspected for wear. The recall began on December 28, 2012. Owners may contact Blue Bird at 1-478-822-2242.
Notes
Blue Bird's recall campaign number is R12VT.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.
Vehicles covered by recall 12V586000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Blue Bird Vision | 2013 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.