BLUE BIRD 2020 BLUE BIRD VISION SCHOOL BUS Recall
Check Your Product
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2020 BLUE BIRD VISION SCHOOL BUS
Brand
BLUE BIRD
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2020
Blue Bird Body Company is recalling certain 2020 BLUE BIRD VISION SCHOOL BUS vehicles due to structure:emergency:escape/egress/exit issues. If the roof hatch external handle breaks, in the event of an emergency, the hatch cannot be easily opened from outside the vehicle, increasing the ris.
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2020 Vision and All American buses equipped with Specialty Prolo 24" x 24" roof hatches. Due to a manufacturing issue, the roof hatch external handle may unexpectedly break under reasonable use. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 217, "Bus Emergency Exits and Window Retention and Release."
Reported concern (NHTSA)
If the roof hatch external handle breaks, in the event of an emergency, the hatch cannot be easily opened from outside the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
Blue Bird will notify owners, and dealers will replace the outer hatch handle, free of charge. The recall began August 21, 2019. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R19AF - NSB.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026