2020–2021 Blue Bird All American School Bus, 2020–2021 Blue Bird Vision School Bus Recall: Foot pedal parking brake assembly may have been improperly assembled…
NHTSA campaign 20V258000 · Parking Brake · filed May 8, 2020 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Vision and All American school 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."
The risk
Unintended vehicle movement can increase the risk of a crash.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
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Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
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-SB.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Blue Bird | All American School Bus | 2020, 2021 |
| Blue Bird | Vision School Bus | 2020, 2021 |
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 20V258000 (manufacturer number R20AP-SB). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.