Wiring: fuses and circuit breakersRecall 20V-266 · Blue Bird vehicles

Blue Bird Body Company recall 20V-266 covers 1,239 Blue Bird vehicles for a wiring: fuses and circuit breakers problem, reported to NHTSA on May 12, 2020. The manufacturer's latest report (2023 Q4) shows 83% of affected vehicles repaired.

83%
Vehicles repaired1,027 of 1,239 · 2023 Q4
Vehicles affected1,2392 models
ReportedMay 12, 2020Owners notified Jul 6, 2020
Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 20V266000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Vision and All American school buses equipped with factory-installed air conditioning (A/C) systems. The A/C circuit breaker may have been installed incorrectly.

The risk

Incorrect installation of the air conditioning circuit breaker may increase the risk of a fire.

What to do

The fix

Blue Bird will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the installation of the A/C circuit breaker, correcting it as necessary. Any damaged circuit breakers will be replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began July 6, 2020. Owner letters were mailed on November 30, 2021. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R20AR-SB.

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.

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Repair progress

How fast cars are being fixed

83%repaired

Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.

0%50%100%2020 Q32023 Q4