2020 Blue Bird All American School Bus | 2020 Blue Bird Vision School Bus | 2021 Blue Bird Vision School Bus | 2021 Blue Bird All American School Bus | 2018 Blue Bird All American | 2018 Blue Bird Vision | 2019 Blue Bird All American | 2019 Blue Bird Vision — Electrical system: propulsion system: shock protection
Published April 13, 2021 · Recall initiated: April 12, 2021
Summary
NHTSA records recall 21V253000, published April 13, 2021 and initiated April 12, 2021. Recalling firm: Blue Bird Body Company; 2020 Blue Bird All American School Bus | 2020 Blue Bird Vision School Bus | 2021 Blue Bird Vision School Bus | 2021 Blue Bird All American School Bus | 2018 Blue Bird All American | 2018 Blue Bird Vision | 2019 Blue Bird All American | 2019 Blue Bird Vision — Electrical system: propulsion system: shock protection.
What's the hazard
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Vision and All American school buses. The electric drive train cannot detect isolation faults when the high voltage contactors are closed.
What to do
Blue Bird will notify owners, and dealers will update the Vehicle Control Unit software or install a different combination of High Voltage Power Distribution Unit hardware, free of charge. The recall began on May 22, 2021. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R21BD-SB.
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Recall details
- Brand
- BLUE BIRD
- Model
- ALL AMERICAN SCHOOL BUS
- Manufacturer
- Blue Bird Body Company
- Lot
- 2020 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN SCHOOL BUS | 2020 BLUE BIRD VISION SCHOOL BUS | 2021 BLUE BIRD VISION SCHOOL BUS | 2021 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN SCHOOL BUS | 2018 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN | 2018 BLUE BIRD VISION | 2019 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN | 2019 BLUE BIRD VISION
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2020 Blue Bird All American School Bus | 2020 Blue Bird Vision School Bus | 2021 Blue Bird Vision School Bus | 2021 Blue Bird All American School Bus | 2018 Blue Bird All American | 2018 Blue Bird Vision | 2019 Blue Bird All American | 2019 Blue Bird Vision — Electrical system: propulsion system: shock protection recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 21V253000 on April 13, 2021. Reported hazard: Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Vision and All American school buses. The electric drive train cannot detect isolation faults when the high voltage contactors are closed.
What should I do if I have this product?
Blue Bird will notify owners, and dealers will update the Vehicle Control Unit software or install a different combination of High Voltage Power Distribution Unit hardware, free of charge. The recall began on May 22, 2021. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R21BD-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 SCHOOL BUS.