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SevereNHTSA·20V455000·Announced 2020-08-05

Blue Bird Recalls 2021 Transit Buses Due to Steering Wheel Nut Issue

Blue Bird is recalling 2021 Vision and All American transit buses because the steering wheel nut may not be properly tightened, risking loss of vehicle control.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (steering wheel nut) that could lead to loss of vehicle control and a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Blue Bird Body Company is recalling certain 2021 Vision and All American transit buses. The recall addresses a defect where the nut that secures the steering wheel to the steering shaft may not have been properly tightened.

An improperly tightened steering wheel could detach, resulting in a loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash. The recall began on August 26, 2020, and owner letters were mailed on January 19, 2022.

Blue Bird will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and tighten the steering wheel nut, as necessary, 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
4

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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