CarRecallWatch- Component
- STEERING; STEERING:COLUMN
- Problem
- Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2021 Vision and All American school buses. The nut that secures the steering wheel to the steering shaft may not have been properly tightened.
- Risk
- An improperly tightened steering wheel could detach, resulting in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Blue Bird will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and tighten the steering wheel nut, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began August 26, 2020. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R20AY-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
The nut that attaches the steering wheel to the steering shaft may not have been properly tightened at the factory. If it is loose, the steering wheel could detach from the shaft, causing a loss of vehicle control and raising the risk of a crash.
Owners will be notified by Blue Bird. Authorized dealers will inspect the steering wheel nut and tighten it if needed, at no cost to the owner. For questions, you can contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242 and reference recall number R20AY-SB. You can also 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 ALL American School Bus | 2021 |
|---|---|
| Blue Bird Vision School Bus | 2021 |