The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·20V456000·Announced 2020-08-05

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

Blue Bird is recalling 2021 Vision and All American school buses because the steering wheel nut may not be tightened properly, risking loss of 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 defect involves a structural vehicle component (steering wheel) that could detach, leading to loss of vehicle control and a crash, which aligns with the rubric criteria for structural vehicle defects.

Plain-English summary

Blue Bird Body Company is recalling certain 2021 Vision and All American school 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.

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 SCHOOL BUS, ALL AMERICAN SCHOOL BUS
Brand
BLUE BIRD
Manufacturer
Blue Bird Body Company
Category
Vehicle — School Bus
Hazard
Affected units
293

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 SCHOOL BUS
  • ALL AMERICAN SCHOOL BUS

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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