2021 Blue Bird All American Transit Bus, 2021 Blue Bird Vision Transit Bus Recall: Nut that secures the steering wheel to the steering shaft may not have…
NHTSA campaign 20V455000 · Steering · filed Aug 5, 2020 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
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.
The risk
An improperly tightened steering wheel could detach, resulting in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
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.
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 Transit Bus | 2021 |
| Blue Bird | Vision Transit Bus | 2021 |
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 20V455000 (manufacturer number R20AY-NSB). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.