Blue Bird Recalls 2020 Vision Buses Due to Steering Drag Link Issue
Blue Bird is recalling 2020 Vision buses because steering drag link connections may not be tightened correctly, potentially causing loss of steering control.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect in the steering system that could lead to loss of control and a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.
Plain-English summary
Blue Bird Body Company is recalling certain 2020 Blue Bird Vision gasoline-powered buses, including Vision Transit Buses and Vision School Buses. The recall addresses a defect where the castle nuts connecting the steering drag link to the steering arm may not have been correctly tightened.
If the drag link separates, the vehicle may experience a loss of steering control, which increases the risk of a crash. This defect is classified under steering linkages.
Blue Bird will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the drag link assembly connection points and tighten them as necessary, free of charge. This recall began on July 27, 2020. 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, VISION SCHOOL BUS
- Brand
- BLUE BIRD
- Manufacturer
- Blue Bird Body Company
- Category
- Vehicle — School/Transit Bus
- Affected units
- 11
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
- VISION SCHOOL BUS
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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