SteeringRecall 20V-456 · Blue Bird vehicles
Blue Bird Body Company recall 20V-456 covers 293 Blue Bird vehicles for a steering problem, reported to NHTSA on August 5, 2020. The manufacturer's latest report (2023 Q4) shows 81% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 20V456000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
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. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R20AY-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.
How fast cars are being fixed
81%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from January 25, 2020 to June 6, 2020. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.