Skip to content

NHTSA Recall 20V456000: Steering and column (steering)

Blue Bird Body Company reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 293 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Blue Bird All American School Bus.

293
vehicles potentially affected
2
models affected
2020
owners notified (August 26)
NHTSA campaign20V456000
Manufacturer campaignR20AY-SB
ComponentsSTEERING; STEERING › COLUMN
Report receivedAugust 5, 2020
Owner notificationAugust 26, 2020
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

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.

Safety risk

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.

Vehicles covered by recall 20V456000

Make and modelModel years
Blue Bird All American School Bus2021
Blue Bird Vision School Bus2021

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.