Recall 20V357000

STEERING:LINKAGES:DRAG:LINK:CONNECTION

Report Date
20200615
Component
STEERING:LINKAGES:DRAG:LINK:CONNECTION
Affected Vehicles
2 models

Defect Description

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.

Safety Consequence

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.

Affected Vehicles

Year Make Model
2020 BLUE BIRD VISION SCHOOL BUS
2020 BLUE BIRD VISION TRANSIT BUS

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.