CarRecallWatch- Component
- STEERING:LINKAGES:DRAG:LINK:CONNECTION
- Problem
- Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2020 Blue Bird Vision gasoline-powered buses. The castle nuts that 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 dealers 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-NSB.
- 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 2020 Blue Bird Vision school buses and transit buses may have castle nuts that connect the steering drag link to the steering arm that were not correctly tightened. If these nuts are loose, the drag link can 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 authorized dealers will inspect the drag link connection points and tighten them as needed, at no cost to you. The recall began July 27, 2020. You can contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242 and reference recall number R20AW-NSB, and you can check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for any open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Blue Bird Vision School Bus | 2020 |
|---|---|
| Blue Bird Vision Transit Bus | 2020 |