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Vehicle recall 20V456000 · August 5, 2020

Blue Bird All American School Bus and Vision School Bus

The nut that secures the steering wheel to the steering shaft may not have been properly tightened.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary
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.
Consequence
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.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign
20V456000
Reported to NHTSA
August 5, 2020
Filed by
Blue Bird Body Company
Manufacturer campaign
R20AY-SB
Owner notification
August 26, 2020
Vehicles potentially affected
293
Initiated by
the manufacturer
Components
Steering › Column; Steering
Recall 20V456000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

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