The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·20V267000·Announced 2020-05-12

Blue Bird Recalls 2020-2021 Transit Buses for A/C Fire Risk

Blue Bird is recalling 2020-2021 Vision and All American buses because an incorrectly installed air conditioning circuit breaker may increase the risk of a fire.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (fire hazard) where no specific injuries or fatalities have been reported in the source text, fitting the 'High' severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Blue Bird Body Company is recalling certain 2020-2021 Vision and All American transit buses equipped with factory-installed air conditioning systems. The recall addresses a defect where the A/C circuit breaker may have been installed incorrectly.

The incorrect installation of the air conditioning circuit breaker increases the risk of a fire. The recall began on July 6, 2020, and owner letters were mailed on November 30, 2021.

Blue Bird will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the installation of the A/C circuit breaker and correct it as necessary. Any damaged circuit breakers will be replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
BLUE BIRD VISION TRANSIT BUS, ALL AMERICAN TRANSIT BUS
Brand
BLUE BIRD
Manufacturer
Blue Bird Body Company
Category
Vehicle — Transit Bus
Hazard
Affected units
46

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (2)

  • VISION TRANSIT BUS
  • ALL AMERICAN TRANSIT BUS

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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