Blue Bird recall: Equipment

What is wrong

Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Vision and All American buses equipped with factory-installed air conditioning (A/C) systems. The A/C circuit breaker may have been installed incorrectly.

What could happen

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

The fix

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-NSB.

Vehicles covered

• Blue Bird All American Transit Bus 2020–2021
• Blue Bird Vision Transit Bus 2020–2021

Facts

NHTSA recall number

20V267000

Type

Vehicle

Filed by

Blue Bird Body Company

Reported to NHTSA

May 12, 2020

Owners notified

Jul 6, 2020

Vehicles or items affected

46

Started by

The manufacturer

Built

–

Part

Equipment › Appliance › Air conditioner; Electrical system › Wiring › Fuses and circuit breakers

Maker's own recall number

R20AR-NSB

Notes

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.

Other recalls for the same vehicles

• Blue Bird recall: Electrical system Aug 10, 2026
• Blue Bird recall: Service brakes, hydraulic Jul 20, 2026
• Blue Bird recall: Visibility Jan 22, 2026
• Blue Bird recall: Equipment adaptive/mobility Dec 10, 2025
• Blue Bird recall: Parking brake Sep 23, 2025
• Blue Bird recall: Equipment Oct 11, 2024

To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.