2020–2021 Blue Bird All American School Bus, 2020–2021 Blue Bird Vision School Bus Recall: A/C circuit breaker may have been installed incorrectly
NHTSA campaign 20V266000 · Equipment · filed May 12, 2020 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Vision and All American school buses equipped with factory-installed air conditioning (A/C) systems. The A/C circuit breaker may have been installed incorrectly.
The risk
Incorrect installation of the air conditioning circuit breaker may increase the risk of a fire.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
Blue Bird will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the installation of the A/C circuit breaker, correcting it as necessary. Any damaged circuit breakers will be replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began July 6, 2020. Owner letters were mailed on November 30, 2021. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R20AR-SB.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Blue Bird | All American School Bus | 2020, 2021 |
| Blue Bird | Vision School Bus | 2020, 2021 |
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 20V266000 (manufacturer number R20AR-SB). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.