Safety Recall NHTSA · 20V074000 Reported February 11, 2020

Possible loss of drive system and power steering

Blue Bird Body Company · N/A · 58 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
20V074000
Manufacturer Campaign
R20AL-SB
Manufacturer
Blue Bird Body Company
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
58
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
February 11, 2020
Completion Rate
100.00

Defect Summary

Blue bird body company (blue bird) is recalling certain 2018-2019 vision and all american school buses equipped with 7000 ev electric drivetrain units. a connector within the wire harnesses may become unplugged causing loss of communication between control modules, resulting in sudden loss of drive power and power steering.

Safety Consequence

A sudden loss of drive power and loss of power steering increases the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Blue bird will notify owners, and cummins dealers will install a cable tie on the connector to maintain the connector locking tab in the locked position, free of charge. the recall began march 12, 2020. owners may contact blue bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242 or cummins customer service at 1-800-286-6467. blue bird's number for this recall is r20al-sb.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Blue Bird Body Company dealer and reference recall ID 20V074000 or campaign R20AL-SB.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 20V074000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 20V074000?

NHTSA recall 20V074000 was issued by Blue Bird Body Company on February 11, 2020. It addresses: Possible loss of drive system and power steering. The recall affects approximately 58 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Blue Bird Body Company dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 20V074000 or the manufacturer campaign number R20AL-SB. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.