BLUE BIRD VISION (2017) recall — Parking Brake
Blue Bird is recalling certain 2006-2021 Vision and 2007-2013 All American school buses due to a parking brake that may fail to hold the vehicle on inclines when fully loaded, risking crashes. Owners must have the brake inspected and corrected free by June 24, 2020.
Use caution until it’s fixed
A parking brake system that is set to an insufficient application force may result in an increased possibility of unintended vehicle movement, which increases the risk of a crash.
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What happened, in plain English
Blue Bird is recalling school buses from 2006 to 2021 with the Vision model and 2007 to 2013 with the All American model. The parking brake may not hold the bus stationary on steep slopes when fully loaded, increasing crash risk. This is a safety issue that requires fixing to comply with federal brake standards. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1225588-blue-bird-2017-vision-school-bus-parking-brake-recall-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1225588-blue-bird-2017-vision-school-bus-parking-brake-recall-risk · Updated October 5, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #20V234000
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“Blue Bird 2017 Vision School Bus Parking Brake Recall: Risk of Unintended Movement.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1225588-blue-bird-2017-vision-school-bus-parking-brake-recall-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #20V234000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=20V234000).
Why it’s dangerous
The parking brake may not hold the vehicle stationary on steep slopes when the bus is fully loaded. This could cause the bus to move unexpectedly, increasing the chance of a crash. The issue stems from the brake system not applying enough force as required by federal safety standards.
Who’s affected
School bus owners and operators of Blue Bird Vision (2006-2021) and All American (2007-2013) models are affected. Drivers and passengers are at risk if the bus is loaded to maximum weight on inclines.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your Blue Bird Vision school bus was made between 2006 and 2021, or if your All American model was made between 2007 and 2013. The recall covers vehicles that may not hold the bus stationary on inclines when fully loaded.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Blue Bird Customer Service
Reach out to Blue Bird at 478-822-2242 to schedule a brake inspection and correction.
Have Brake Inspected and Corrected
Dealers will inspect the floor-mounted brake assembly and fix the application force if needed, free of charge.
June 24, 2020
What NHTSA says to do
Blue Bird will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the floor mounted park brake application force hand lever assembly and correct the application force, as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin June 24, 2020. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R20AO-SB.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
The parking brake may not hold the bus stationary on steep slopes when fully loaded, which could cause unintended movement and increase crash risk. This violates federal brake safety standards.
How do I know if my bus is affected?
Your Blue Bird Vision bus was made between 2006 and 2021, or your All American model was made between 2007 and 2013.
What should I do if I own an affected bus?
Contact Blue Bird customer service at 478-822-2242 to arrange a free brake inspection and correction by dealers by June 24, 2020.
Contact Blue Bird
We’ve drafted a message you can send Blue Bird to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 20V234000 — Blue Bird Blue Bird Hello, I own a Blue Bird that is covered by recall 20V234000 from Blue Bird. The official recall notice states: Blue Bird will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the floor mounted park brake application force hand lever assembly and correct the application force, as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin June 24, 2020. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R20AO-SB. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #20V234000 (April 27, 2020)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 5, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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