2019 Blue Bird All American | 2019 Blue Bird Vision | 2018 Blue Bird All American | 2018 Blue Bird Vision — Power train: automatic transmission: control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)
Published October 25, 2019 · Recall initiated: October 25, 2019
Summary
NHTSA records recall 19V765000, published October 25, 2019. Recalling firm: Blue Bird Body Company; 2019 Blue Bird All American | 2019 Blue Bird Vision | 2018 Blue Bird All American | 2018 Blue Bird Vision — Power train: automatic transmission: control module (tcm/pcm/tecm).
What's the hazard
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Vision and All American school buses equipped with Cummins PowerDrive 7000 EV electric drivetrain units. Due to a software error, the VCU may activate the anti-roll back feature during slow moving or stop and go conditions, which can cause unexpected vehicle movement.
What to do
Blue Bird has notified owners, and Cummins dealers will update the VCU software, free of charge. The recall began October 30, 2019. Owners may contact Cummins customer service at 1-800-286-6467 or Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R19AJ-SB.
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Recall details
- Brand
- BLUE BIRD
- Model
- ALL AMERICAN
- Manufacturer
- Blue Bird Body Company
- Lot
- 2019 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN | 2019 BLUE BIRD VISION | 2018 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN | 2018 BLUE BIRD VISION
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2019 Blue Bird All American | 2019 Blue Bird Vision | 2018 Blue Bird All American | 2018 Blue Bird Vision — Power train: automatic transmission: control module (tcm/pcm/tecm) recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 19V765000 on October 25, 2019. Reported hazard: Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Vision and All American school buses equipped with Cummins PowerDrive 7000 EV electric drivetrain units. Due to a software error, the VCU may activate the anti-roll back feature during slow moving or stop and go conditions, which can cause unexpected vehicle movement.
What should I do if I have this product?
Blue Bird has notified owners, and Cummins dealers will update the VCU software, free of charge. The recall began October 30, 2019. Owners may contact Cummins customer service at 1-800-286-6467 or Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R19AJ-SB.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: BLUE BIRD. Model: ALL AMERICAN.