Safety Recall NHTSA · 20V455000 Reported August 5, 2020

Steering wheel not secured properly

Blue Bird Body Company · N/A · 4 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
20V455000
Manufacturer Campaign
R20AY-NSB
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
4
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
August 5, 2020
Completion Rate
75.00

Defect Summary

Blue bird body company (blue bird) is recalling certain 2021 vision and all american buses. the nut that secures the steering wheel to the steering shaft may not have been properly tightened.

Safety Consequence

An improperly tightened steering wheel could detach, resulting in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Blue bird will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and tighten the steering wheel nut, as necessary, free of charge. the recall began august 26, 2020. owner letters were mailed january 19, 2022. Owners may contact blue bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. blue bird's number for this recall is r20ay-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 20V455000 or campaign R20AY-NSB.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 20V455000

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

What is recall 20V455000?

NHTSA recall 20V455000 was issued by Blue Bird Body Company on August 5, 2020. It addresses: Steering wheel not secured properly. The recall affects approximately 4 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 20V455000 or the manufacturer campaign number R20AY-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.