Safety Recall NHTSA · 20V266000 Reported May 12, 2020

Incorrectly installed a/c circuit breaker

Blue Bird Body Company · Electrical System · 1,239 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
20V266000
Manufacturer Campaign
R20AR-SB
Component
Electrical System
Vehicles Affected
1,239
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
May 12, 2020
Completion Rate
85.55

Defect Summary

Blue bird body company (blue bird) is recalling certain 2020-2021 vision and all american school buses equipped with factory-installed air conditioning (a/c) systems. the a/c circuit breaker may have been installed incorrectly.

Safety Consequence

Incorrect installation of the air conditioning circuit breaker may increase the risk of a fire.

Corrective Action

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-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 20V266000 or campaign R20AR-SB.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 20V266000

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

What is recall 20V266000?

NHTSA recall 20V266000 was issued by Blue Bird Body Company on May 12, 2020. It addresses: Incorrectly installed a/c circuit breaker. The recall affects approximately 1,239 vehicles, with the defect involving the Electrical System component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Blue Bird Body Company dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 20V266000 or the manufacturer campaign number R20AR-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.