Safety Recall NHTSA · 20V259000 Reported May 8, 2020

Parking brake may not hold vehicle/ fmvss 105

Blue Bird Body Company · N/A · 24 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
20V259000
Manufacturer Campaign
R20AP-NSB
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
24
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
May 8, 2020
Completion Rate
58.33

Defect Summary

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."

Safety Consequence

Unintended vehicle movement can increase the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

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.

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 20V259000 or campaign R20AP-NSB.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 20V259000

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

What is recall 20V259000?

NHTSA recall 20V259000 was issued by Blue Bird Body Company on May 8, 2020. It addresses: Parking brake may not hold vehicle/ fmvss 105. The recall affects approximately 24 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 20V259000 or the manufacturer campaign number R20AP-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.