Blue Bird Vision recalled over injury risk

Recall date

June 15, 2020

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Blue Bird Body Company recalls 2019–2021 Blue Bird Vision, Vision Transit Bus, Vision School Bus

Recall number

20V356000

Brand / firm

Blue Bird

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 1,471 units

Why it was recalled

If the drag link separates, loss of steering control my occur, increasing the risk of a crash.

What was recalled

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.

What to do

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.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.