Recall 20V267 covers 46 2020-2021 Blue Bird Vision and All American Transit Bus buses for an A/C breaker installation defect. Free repair at Blue Bird dealers.
Blue Bird is recalling 46 2020-2021 Vision Transit Bus and All American Transit Bus vehicles equipped with factory-installed A/C systems because of incorrect A/C circuit breaker installation. Incorrect breaker installation raises the risk of a fire, and Blue Bird dealers will correct the issue free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The air conditioning circuit breaker on the 2020-2021 Blue Bird Vision Transit Bus and All American Transit Bus is an electrical safety device for the factory-installed A/C system. It sits in the A/C power circuit and is meant to protect the wiring by interrupting power when the circuit draws too much current.
On affected buses, the circuit breaker was installed with the mounting hardware in the wrong sequence after the breaker hardware changed. That mis-installation leaves the breaker different from the corrected setup, even though the part itself is the same type of breaker. If the connection is not assembled correctly, the A/C circuit can operate inconsistently and create increased potential for a thermal event.
What an owner or fleet operator can notice is A/C that does not function properly. That symptom points to the circuit breaker installation, but the safe fix is to have Blue Bird correct the mounting hardware sequence.
Who's affected?
Covers both Blue Bird transit bus lines across the 2020 and 2021 model years, with the same circuit breaker listed under air conditioner and wiring components.
| 2020 Blue Bird Vision Transit Bus | Air conditioner |
|---|---|
| 2020 Blue Bird Vision Transit Bus | wiring |
| 2021 Blue Bird All American Transit Bus | Air conditioner |
| 2021 Blue Bird All American Transit Bus | wiring |
| 2021 Blue Bird Vision Transit Bus | Air conditioner |
| 2021 Blue Bird Vision Transit Bus | wiring |
| 2020 Blue Bird All American Transit Bus | Air conditioner |
| 2020 Blue Bird All American Transit Bus | wiring |
| Units affected | 46 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific bus is included.
What's the safety risk?
An incorrectly installed air conditioning circuit breaker increases the risk of a fire. If the A/C system stops working as expected, have the bus checked and schedule the recall repair soon. Repair is free at any franchised Blue Bird dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2020-2021 Blue Bird Vision Transit Bus or All American Transit Bus is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Blue Bird dealer to schedule the free A/C circuit-breaker inspection and repair that corrects the fire-risk installation issue.
- Bring the recall notice if Blue Bird mailed one. If not, reference recall number 20V267 when you call.
- Ask the dealer whether the A/C circuit breaker needs replacement or installation correction before the bus returns to service.
- Follow Blue Bird dealer instructions for bus use until the inspection and repair are complete.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Blue Bird technician inspects how the A/C circuit breaker was installed. If the breaker installation is wrong, the technician corrects it and replaces any damaged circuit breaker covered by the recall. Parts and labor are free under the recall. Blue Bird has a general reimbursement plan on file for owners who already paid for a related repair before the recall work was completed. Bring documentation for the prior repair to the service desk and ask how the plan applies.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| May 12, 2020 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| July 6, 2020 | Owner notification mailed |
| July 9, 2020 | Dealer notification began |
| July 9, 2020 | Dealer notification ended |
| July 9, 2020 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 20V267?
Recall 20V267 covers 46 2020-2021 Blue Bird Vision Transit Bus and All American Transit Bus vehicles with factory-installed A/C systems. The recall addresses incorrect A/C circuit breaker installation that increases fire risk. Blue Bird dealers will inspect the circuit breaker, correct the installation, and replace damaged breakers for free.
What should I do if my 2020-2021 Blue Bird Vision Transit Bus or All American Transit Bus is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific bus is included in recall 20V267. If it is, contact a franchised Blue Bird dealer to schedule the A/C circuit breaker inspection and repair. Reference recall 20V267 or Blue Bird recall R20AR-NSB when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to perform recall repairs at no cost, and Blue Bird's remedy states that the inspection, any needed correction, and replacement of damaged circuit breakers are free at a franchised Blue Bird dealer.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is fire. If the A/C circuit breaker was installed incorrectly, the electrical system has a higher fire risk. Have the bus inspected by a franchised Blue Bird dealer, and ask the service desk whether the bus needs any operating limits before the repair is complete.
When did Blue Bird notify owners about recall 20V267?
Blue Bird began the recall on July 6, 2020, and owner letters were mailed on November 30, 2021. If your bus changed ownership or your fleet did not receive a letter, check your VIN and call Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/20V267000 |
|---|---|
| Blue Bird customer service | 1-478-822-2242 |
| NHTSA recall # | 20V267 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 20V267000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
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