CarRecallWatch- Component
- STEERING:LINKAGES:DRAG:LINK:CONNECTION
- Problem
- Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Blue Bird Vision school buses powered by Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) or Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG). The castle nuts used to connect the steering drag link to the steering arm may have not been correctly tightened, potentially causing separation of the drag link.
- Risk
- If the drag link separates, loss of steering control my occur, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Blue Bird will notify owners, and will inspect the drag link assembly connection points, tightening them as necessary, free of charge. This recall began July 27, 2020. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R20AW-SB.
- Notes
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Some 2019-2021 Blue Bird Vision school buses and transit buses powered by compressed natural gas or liquefied petroleum gas may have castle nuts that were not correctly tightened where the steering drag link connects to the steering arm. Over time, this could allow the drag link to separate.
If the drag link separates, the driver could lose steering control, which increases the risk of a crash.
Blue Bird will notify owners and inspect the drag link connection points, tightening them as needed, at no cost. Owners can contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242 and reference recall number R20AW-SB. Check your vehicle's VIN for any open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Blue Bird Vision | 2019 |
|---|---|
| Blue Bird Vision School Bus | 20202021 |
| Blue Bird Vision Transit Bus | 20202021 |