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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 19V471000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

Published June 19, 2019 · Recall initiated: June 19, 2019

What's the hazard

Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Vision and All American school buses equipped with PowerDrive 7000 EV electric drivetrains. The Vehicle Control Unit (VCU) may unexpectedly shut down the high voltage contactors, resulting in loss of all systems powered by high voltage, including the traction drive system and power steering.

What to do

Cummins will notify Blue Bird owners and will update the VCU software with a revised version, free of charge. The recall began July 24, 2019. Owners may contact Cummins customer service at 1-800-286-6467 or Blue Bird at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R19AE (SB).

Recall details

Brand
BLUE BIRD
Model
VISION
Manufacturer
Blue Bird Body Company
Lot
2018 BLUE BIRD VISION | 2018 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN | 2019 BLUE BIRD VISION | 2019 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN
Risk classification
V
Country
US
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