Blue Bird Body Company | NHTSA Recall #20V356000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 20V356000 by Blue Bird Body Company. Affecting 2019-2021 blue bird vision school buses powered by compressed natural gas (cng) or liquefied petroleum gas (lpg) Includes 1,471 affected units, Loose Drag Link Connection Bolts, component: STEERING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

2019-2021 blue bird vision school buses powered by compressed natural gas (cng) or liquefied petroleum gas (lpg)

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 20V356000
Report Received Date: 2020-06-15T00:00:00
Subject: Loose drag link connection bolts
Component: Steering
Potentially Affected Units: 1,471

Details

MFR Campaign Number: R20AW-SB
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: 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.
Consequence Summary: If the drag link separates, loss of steering control my occur, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 79.8

Metadata

SID: row-p65t-32ui_5qqa
NHTSA ID: 20V356000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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