NHTSA Recall 20V357000: Connection (steering)
Blue Bird Body Company reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 11 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Blue Bird Vision School Bus.
| NHTSA campaign | 20V357000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | R20AW-NSB |
| 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 2020 Blue Bird Vision gasoline-powered buses. The castle nuts that 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 dealers 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-NSB.
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 20V357000
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.