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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 20V455📅 Aug 5, 2020

2021 Blue Bird ALL American Transit BUS & 2021 Blue Bird Vision Transit BUS recall: steering

⚠️ What's wrong

Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2021 Vision and All American buses. The nut that secures the steering wheel to the steering shaft may not have been properly tightened.

💥 The risk

An improperly tightened steering wheel could detach, resulting in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

🔧 The fix

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. Owner letters were mailed January 19, 2022. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R20AY-NSB.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
20V455000
Manufacturer recall #
R20AY-NSB
Manufacturer
Blue Bird Body Company
Vehicles affected
4
Component
STEERING; STEERING:COLUMN
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Aug 26, 2020
Recall started by
MFR
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 in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 20V455 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 20V455?

2021 Blue Bird ALL American Transit BUS & 2021 Blue Bird Vision Transit BUS. 4 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Blue Bird dealer to book the free repair.