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Campaign 20V455 Posted August 5, 2020 4 units

2021 Blue Bird Vision/All American Recall 20V455: Steering

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Reviewed by the RecallNotify editorial team
Published May 24, 2026

Recall 20V455 covers 4 2021 Blue Bird Vision and All American buses for loose steering wheel nut. Free repair at a franchised Blue Bird dealer.

Blue Bird is recalling 4 2021 Vision Transit Bus and All American Transit Bus vehicles under recall 20V455 because the nut that secures the steering wheel to the steering shaft was not properly tightened. If the steering wheel detaches, the driver can lose vehicle control and crash; Blue Bird dealers will complete the recall repair free of charge.

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What's wrong?

The steering wheel on the 2021 Blue Bird Vision Transit Bus and All American Transit Bus is the driver's direct connection to the steering shaft. The wheel turns the shaft inside the column, which sends steering input to the front wheels. A retaining nut holds the steering wheel tight on that shaft so the wheel does not move independently of the column.

On affected buses, that retaining nut was not tightened to Blue Bird's factory specification during assembly. When the nut is loose, the steering wheel can move more than it should in the direction of the steering column. If the looseness progresses, the wheel can separate from the shaft, leading to loss of steering control and a crash risk.

The warning sign is excessive steering wheel movement toward the steering column. If the wheel shifts instead of staying firmly fixed, the steering wheel nut is loose and the bus needs recall service.

Who's affected?

Covers both Blue Bird transit bus lines in the 2021 model year, with steering column and steering system labels tied to the same steering wheel part.

2021 Blue Bird Vision Transit Bus steering column
2021 Blue Bird Vision Transit Bus steering system
2021 Blue Bird All American Transit Bus steering column
2021 Blue Bird All American Transit Bus steering system
Units affected4
Field incidentsNHTSA has logged no field incidents to date.

A matching 2021 Blue Bird transit bus does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific bus is included.

What's the safety risk?

An improperly tightened steering wheel can detach, causing loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash. Excessive steering wheel movement toward the steering column is the warning sign. If you notice it, stop using the bus and call the dealer. Repair is free at any franchised Blue Bird dealer.

What should I do?

  1. Check your VIN to confirm your 2021 Blue Bird Vision Transit Bus or All American Transit Bus is included in this recall.
  2. Contact a franchised Blue Bird dealer to schedule the free steering-wheel-nut inspection and tightening that secures the wheel to the steering shaft.
  3. Bring the owner letter if you have it, or reference recall number 20V455 when you call.
  4. Keep the bus out of passenger service until the dealer confirms the steering wheel nut is tight.

What happens at the repair

At the dealer, a Blue Bird technician inspects the steering wheel nut that secures the steering wheel to the steering shaft and tightens it if needed. The inspection and any tightening are free under the recall. If you paid for a related steering wheel or steering shaft repair before the recall notice, Blue Bird's general reimbursement plan is on file for eligible documented expenses. Ask Blue Bird customer service or the dealer how to submit repair paperwork.

ReimbursementReimbursement available

Timeline

August 5, 2020 NHTSA published the recall
August 26, 2020 Owner notification mailed
September 29, 2020 Dealer notification began
September 29, 2020 Dealer notification ended
September 29, 2020 VIN-searchable in NHTSA's database — Check your VIN to see whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle.
September 29, 2020 Interim owner notification (was planned for this date)

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 20V455?

Recall 20V455 covers 4 2021 Blue Bird Vision Transit Bus and All American Transit Bus vehicles with a steering wheel nut that was not tightened correctly. The steering wheel can detach from the steering shaft, causing loss of vehicle control. Blue Bird dealers inspect and tighten the nut for free.

What should I do if my 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 20V455. If it is, contact a franchised Blue Bird dealer to schedule the steering wheel nut inspection and tightening. Reference recall number 20V455 and Blue Bird recall R20AY-NSB when you call.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to fix the defect at no cost, and Blue Bird's remedy says dealers will inspect and tighten the steering wheel nut, as necessary, free of charge.

What is the safety risk in recall 20V455?

The safety risk is loss of vehicle control. NHTSA campaign 20V455 says an improperly tightened steering wheel nut can let the steering wheel detach from the steering shaft, increasing crash risk. Confirm the VIN and arrange the free dealer repair before putting the bus back into regular service.

More information

NHTSA campaign pagenhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/20V455000
Blue Bird customer service1-478-822-2242
NHTSA recall #20V455
NHTSA recall # (full)20V455000

Source documents

This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 24, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →