2020 Blue Bird Vision Transit Bus: recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 15 recall campaigns for the 2020 Blue Bird Vision Transit Bus. The newest campaign is 24V600000. NHTSA received the report on 12 Aug 2024. The NHTSA record gives the component Fuel System, Gasoline / Delivery / Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings. NHTSA has no complaint on file for this model year.

The NHTSA recall file shows no do-not-drive advisory and no park-outside advisory on these campaigns.

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Remedy of the newest campaign, 24V600000, in the NHTSA record

Dealers will inspect and replace the fuel lines as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 10, 2024. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242.

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Recall campaigns

15 campaigns, newest first. 11,979 units in total.

24V60000012 Aug 2024Fuel System, Gasoline / Delivery / Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings
22V5780004 Aug 2022Fuel System, Other / Delivery / Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings
20V40700015 Jul 2020Seat Belts / Front / Anchorage
20V35700015 Jun 2020Steering / Linkages / Drag / Link / Connection
20V35600015 Jun 2020Steering / Linkages / Drag / Link / Connection
20V26700012 May 2020Equipment / Appliance / Air Conditioner
20V2590008 May 2020Parking Brake
20V2490005 May 2020Fuel System, Gasoline / Delivery / Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings
20V23400027 Apr 2020Parking Brake
20V1250003 Mar 2020Seats / Barriers
19V7960006 Nov 2019Exterior Lighting / Brake Lights / Switch
19V7070004 Oct 2019Structure / Body / Roof and Pillars
19V39300024 May 2019Service Brakes, Air / Disc / Caliper
19V39100024 May 2019Service Brakes, Air / Disc
18V88500012 Dec 2018Service Brakes, Hydraulic

24V600000Received 12 Aug 2024. 89 units.
Fuel System, Gasoline / Delivery / Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Blue Bird Bus Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Vision transit buses equipped with 6.8L gasoline engines. The coating on the fuel lines may have been improperly applied, which can result in a fuel leak.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will inspect and replace the fuel lines as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 10, 2024. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242.
Report filed by Blue Bird Body Company. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 10 Oct 2024.
22V578000Received 4 Aug 2022. 49 units.
Fuel System, Other / Delivery / Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2018-2023 Blue Bird Vision transit buses equipped with Roush fuel return lines included in GEN 4 and GEN 5 LPG Conversion Systems that were installed on vehicles sold or registered in Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, Washington D.C., West Virginia, and Wisconsin. The zinc-plating on the fuel return line may break away when contacted by road debris, causing two dissimilar metals on the fuel line to contact each other and corrode.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
A corroded fuel line can leak fuel, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will replace the fuel return lines, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 24, 2023. Owners may contact Blue Bird's customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R22BX-NSB.
Report filed by Blue Bird Body Company. Manufacturer campaign number R22BX-NSB. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 24 May 2023.
20V407000Received 15 Jul 2020. 149 units.
Seat Belts / Front / Anchorage
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Vision and All-American transit buses. The three-point seatbelt assembly may have been installed without reinforcing washers under the floor at the anchorage point, possibly preventing the assembly from remaining anchored in the event of a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
In the event of a crash, seat belt anchorages that do not remain secured increase the risk of injury to those seat occupants.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Blue Bird will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the seat belt anchorage point hardware and install any missing hardware as needed, free of charge. The recall began August 11, 2020. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R20AX-NSB.
Report filed by Blue Bird Body Company. Manufacturer campaign number R20AX-NSB. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 11 Aug 2020.
20V357000Received 15 Jun 2020. 11 units.
Steering / Linkages / Drag / Link / Connection
Defect, in the NHTSA record
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.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
If the drag link separates, loss of steering control my occur, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
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.
Report filed by Blue Bird Body Company. Manufacturer campaign number R20AW-NSB. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 27 Jul 2020.
20V356000Received 15 Jun 2020. 1,471 units.
Steering / Linkages / Drag / Link / Connection
Defect, in the NHTSA record
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, in the NHTSA record
If the drag link separates, loss of steering control my occur, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
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.
Report filed by Blue Bird Body Company. Manufacturer campaign number R20AW-SB. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 27 Jul 2020.
20V267000Received 12 May 2020. 46 units.
Equipment / Appliance / Air Conditioner
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Vision and All American buses equipped with factory-installed air conditioning (A/C) systems. The A/C circuit breaker may have been installed incorrectly.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Incorrect installation of the air conditioning circuit breaker increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Blue Bird will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the installation of the A/C circuit breaker, correcting it as necessary. Any damaged circuit breakers will be replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began July 6, 2020. Owner letters were mailed on November 30, 2021. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R20AR-NSB.
Report filed by Blue Bird Body Company. Manufacturer campaign number R20AR-NSB. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 6 Jul 2020.
20V259000Received 8 May 2020. 24 units.
Parking Brake
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Vision and 2021 All American buses. The foot pedal parking brake assembly may have been improperly assembled possibly resulting in a failure to hold the vehicle stationary on an incline when the vehicle is loaded to its maximum weight. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 105, "Hydraulic and Electric Brake Systems."
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Unintended vehicle movement can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Blue Bird will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the foot pedal parking brake assembly application force and adjust it as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin July 3, 2020. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R20AP-NSB.
Report filed by Blue Bird Body Company. Manufacturer campaign number R20AP-NSB. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 22 Jun 2020.
20V249000Received 5 May 2020. 352 units.
Fuel System, Gasoline / Delivery / Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Vision school buses equipped with Ford 6.8L gasoline engines with an optional right-hand mounted parking brake lever. Due to improper routing of the parking brake cables, the parking brake cable may contact and chafe the gasoline fuel line, potentially causing a fuel leak.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
A fuel leak increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Blue Bird will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and secure the parking brake cable, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began May 28, 2020. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R20AQ-SB.
Report filed by Blue Bird Body Company. Manufacturer campaign number R20AQ-SB. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 28 May 2020.
20V234000Received 27 Apr 2020. 2,264 units.
Parking Brake
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2006-2021 Vision and 2007-2013 All American school buses. The floor-mounted parking brake may fail to hold the vehicle stationary on an incline when the vehicle is loaded to its maximum weight, due to an insufficient application force. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 105, "Hydraulic and Electric Brake Systems."
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
A parking brake system that is set to an insufficient application force may result in an increased possibility of unintended vehicle movement, which increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Blue Bird will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the floor mounted park brake application force hand lever assembly and correct the application force, as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin June 24, 2020. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R20AO-SB.
Report filed by Blue Bird Body Company. Manufacturer campaign number R20AO-SB. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 9 Jun 2020.
20V125000Received 3 Mar 2020. 2,790 units.
Seats / Barriers
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2008-2021 Vision and All American school buses. The seat barrier behind the driver seat with an integrated 3-point seat belt may have been installed incorrectly and may be missing the reinforcing bracket. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 222, "School Bus Passenger Seating and Crash Protection."
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
In the event of a crash, the seat barrier may not adequately protect the occupant seated behind the seat barrier separating them from the driver seat with integrated 3-point seat belt, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Blue Bird will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and properly install the seat barrier including adding reinforcing bracket, as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin April 23, 2020. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R20AM-SB.
Report filed by Blue Bird Body Company. Manufacturer campaign number R20AM-SB. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 22 Apr 2020.
19V796000Received 6 Nov 2019. 112 units.
Exterior Lighting / Brake Lights / Switch
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2013-2020 Vision transit buses equipped with Ford engines. The brake light switch mounting bracket may have caused the brake light switch to be incorrectly adjusted at installation and/or the brake light switch mounting bracket may deform when the driver allows the brake pedal to return forcibly. An incorrectly adjusted brake light switch or deformed brake light switch mounting bracket may cause the brake lights to illuminate continuously.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Improperly functioning brake lights could confuse following motorists and fail to warn them that the bus may be stopping, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Blue Bird issued owners an interim notification December 10, 2019. Dealers will install a new, redesigned brake light switch mounting bracket along with a new brake light switch, free of charge. The recall began March 6, 2020. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R19AI-NSB.
Report filed by Blue Bird Body Company. Manufacturer campaign number R19AI-NSB. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 6 Mar 2020.
19V707000Received 4 Oct 2019. 302 units.
Structure / Body / Roof and Pillars
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2019-2021 All American and Vision school buses. An insufficient number of rivets were installed in the roof sheets, allowing the roof sheets to separate in the event of a severe impact. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 221, "School Bus Body Joint Strength."
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
In the event of a crash, if the roof sheets separate, there is an increased risk of injury.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Blue Bird will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the roof joints and add the sufficient number of rivets, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began October 22, 2019. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R19AH.
Report filed by Blue Bird Body Company. Manufacturer campaign number R19AH. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 22 Oct 2019.
19V393000Received 24 May 2019. 70 units.
Service Brakes, Air / Disc / Caliper
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2016-2020 Vision and 2015-2020 All American non-school buses equipped with ADB22X disc brakes. The driver side rear brakes may drag.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
A dragging brake may cause damage to the brake components, which may activate the ABS warning light. The warning light may cause the driver to immediately stop the vehicle and transfer occupants. Additionally, the high temperatures at the wheel end can increasing the risk of a fire. Either condition increases the risk of injury.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Blue Bird will notify owners, and dealers will install a new caliper with an updated clearance adjustment mechanism, free of charge. Blue Bird issued owners interim notification on July 18, 2019. The recall began August 28, 2019. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R19AA - NSB.
Report filed by Blue Bird Body Company. Manufacturer campaign number R19AA - NSB. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 28 Aug 2019.
19V391000Received 24 May 2019. 4,218 units.
Service Brakes, Air / Disc
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Vision and All American school buses equipped with Bendix ADB22X air brakes. The driver side rear brakes may drag.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
A dragging brake may cause damage to the brake components, which may activate the ABS warning light. The warning light may cause the driver to immediately stop the vehicle and transfer occupants. Additionally, the high temperatures at the wheel end can increase the risk of a fire. Either condition increases the risk of injury.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Blue Bird will notify owners, and dealers will install a new caliper with an updated clearance adjustment mechanism, free of charge. Blue Bird issued owners interim notification on July 18, 2019. The recall began August 28, 2019. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R19AA - SB.
Report filed by Blue Bird Body Company. Manufacturer campaign number R19AA - SB. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 28 Aug 2019.
18V885000Received 12 Dec 2018. 32 units.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2016-2020 Blue Bird Vision transit buses equipped with the Ford 6.8L V10 engines. The hydraulic brake lines or transmission shifter cable may have been improperly routed, causing the brake line to be exposed to excessive heat, and leak hydraulic brake fluid. Additionally, the transmission shifter cable could contact the gasoline fuel supply line to the engine which may result in a fuel leak.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
A hydraulic brake fluid leak or a fuel line failure can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Blue Bird will notify owners, and dealers will install a bracket which will insulate the brake lines from excessive heat, control routing of the brake lines, and secure the transmission shifter cable away from the fuel line, free of charge. The recall began February 7, 2019. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R19ZV-NSB.
Report filed by Blue Bird Body Company. Manufacturer campaign number R19ZV-NSB. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 7 Feb 2019.

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Recall Register. 2020 Blue Bird Vision Transit Bus: recalls and complaints. https://recallregister.com/vehicle/blue-bird/vision-transit-bus/2020/. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, recall, complaint and investigation files. Data through 30 Sep 2026.

Sources

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Licence: US government work, public domain
Recall file through: 30 Sep 2026
Complaint file through: 30 Sep 2026
First complaint in the file: 1 Jan 1995
Manufacturer in the recall file: Blue Bird Body Company

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Questions

How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 2020 Blue Bird Vision Transit Bus?: 11,979 units in 15 campaigns. A campaign can name other models and model years, and its units include them.
How many recall campaigns does the Blue Bird Vision Transit Bus have for all model years?: NHTSA lists 29 recall campaigns for the Blue Bird Vision Transit Bus, model years 2020 to 2027. 15 of them name the 2020 model year.
Is an NHTSA investigation of the 2020 Blue Bird Vision Transit Bus open?: The NHTSA investigation file has no investigation that names this model year.