Blue Bird Vision Transit Bus recalled over injury risk

Recall date

June 15, 2020

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Blue Bird Body Company recalls 2020 Blue Bird Vision Transit Bus, Vision School Bus

Recall number

20V357000

Brand / firm

Blue Bird

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 11 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 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.

What to do

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.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.