BLUE BIRD VISION (2017) recall — Parking Brake
Blue Bird is recalling 2009-2019 Vision transit buses with a parking brake that may not hold the vehicle stationary on inclines when fully loaded, risking injury to bystanders. Owners must have the brake inspected by dealers 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 injury to bystanders.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Blue Bird is recalling certain 2009-2019 Vision transit buses because their parking brake may not hold the vehicle stationary on steep inclines when fully loaded, increasing injury risk to bystanders. This is a safety issue that requires dealer inspection to fix. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1225601-blue-bird-2017-vision-bus-parking-brake-recall-unintended-movement.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1225601-blue-bird-2017-vision-bus-parking-brake-recall-unintended-movement · Updated October 5, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #20V235000
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“Blue Bird 2017 Vision Bus Parking Brake Recall: Unintended Movement Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1225601-blue-bird-2017-vision-bus-parking-brake-recall-unintended-movement. Based on NHTSA recall #20V235000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=20V235000).
Why it’s dangerous
The parking brake may not hold the vehicle stationary on steep inclines when the bus is fully loaded. This happens because the brake's application force is too weak, causing the bus to move unexpectedly and potentially injuring bystanders.
Who’s affected
Owners of Blue Bird Vision transit buses from 2009 to 2019 are affected. Drivers and passengers in these buses are most at risk when the vehicle is on an incline and fully loaded.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your Blue Bird Vision bus was manufactured between 2009 and 2019. The issue affects the floor-mounted parking brake assembly.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Blue Bird Customer Service
Call 478-822-2242 to get the recall notification and schedule a dealer inspection.
Have Dealer Inspect Parking Brake
Dealers will check and adjust the parking brake application force assembly for free by June 24, 2020.
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 adjust 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 vehicle stationary on steep inclines when fully loaded, which increases injury risk to bystanders.
How can I tell if my bus is affected?
Check if your Blue Bird Vision bus was manufactured between 2009 and 2019. The issue affects the floor-mounted parking brake assembly.
What should I do if I own this bus?
Contact Blue Bird customer service at 478-822-2242 to schedule a free dealer inspection of the parking brake assembly 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 20V235000 — Blue Bird Blue Bird Hello, I own a Blue Bird that is covered by recall 20V235000 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 adjust 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 #20V235000 (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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