NHTSA Recall 20V266000: Air conditioner (equipment) and fuses and circuit breakers (electrical system)
Blue Bird Body Company reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1,239 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Blue Bird All American School Bus.
| NHTSA campaign | 20V266000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | R20AR-SB |
| Components | EQUIPMENT › APPLIANCE › AIR CONDITIONER; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › WIRING › FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS |
| Report received | May 12, 2020 |
| Owner notification | July 6, 2020 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
Incorrect installation of the air conditioning circuit breaker may increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
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.
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 20V266000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Blue Bird All American School Bus | 2020, 2021 |
| Blue Bird Vision School Bus | 2020, 2021 |
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.