Parking brake may not hold vehicle/ fmvss 105
Defect Summary
Blue bird body company (blue bird) is recalling certain 2009-2019 vision transit 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."
Safety Consequence
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 injury to bystanders.
Corrective Action
Blue bird will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the floor mounted park brake application force hand lever assembly and adjust 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.
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FAQ: Recall 20V235000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 20V235000?
NHTSA recall 20V235000 was issued by Blue Bird Body Company on April 27, 2020. It addresses: Parking brake may not hold vehicle/ fmvss 105. The recall affects approximately 3 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 20V235000 or the manufacturer campaign number R20AO-NSB. 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.