NHTSA Recall 20V356000: Connection (steering)
Blue Bird Body Company reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1,471 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the Blue Bird Vision.
| NHTSA campaign | 20V356000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | R20AW-SB |
| Component | STEERING › LINKAGES › DRAG › LINK › CONNECTION |
| Report received | June 15, 2020 |
| Owner notification | July 27, 2020 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
If the drag link separates, loss of steering control my occur, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
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 20V356000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Blue Bird Vision | 2019 |
| Blue Bird Vision School Bus | 2020, 2021 |
| Blue Bird Vision Transit 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.