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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 21V300000

2018 Blue Bird All American | 2020 Blue Bird All American School Bus | 2021 Blue Bird All American School Bus | 2018 Blue Bird Vision | 2019 Blue Bird Vision | 2020 Blue Bird Vision School Bus | 2021 Blue Bird Vision School Bus | 2019 Blue Bird All American — Steering

Published April 29, 2021 · Recall initiated: April 28, 2021

Summary

NHTSA records recall 21V300000, published April 29, 2021 and initiated April 28, 2021. Recalling firm: Blue Bird Body Company; 2018 Blue Bird All American | 2020 Blue Bird All American School Bus | 2021 Blue Bird All American School Bus | 2018 Blue Bird Vision | 2019 Blue Bird Vision | 2020 Blue Bird Vision School Bus | 2021 Blue Bird Vision School Bus | 2019 Blue Bird All American — Steering.

What's the hazard

Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Vision and All American school buses. The drivetrain may experience an electromagnetic noise on the Control Area Network (CAN) bus, which may cause a loss of electrical power to the power steering pump.

What to do

Cummins will replace the High Voltage Low Power Inverter Harness, and install an overlay harness, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed on May 22, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 25, 2021. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242.

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Recall details

Brand
BLUE BIRD
Model
ALL AMERICAN
Manufacturer
Blue Bird Body Company
Lot
2018 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN | 2020 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN SCHOOL BUS | 2021 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN SCHOOL BUS | 2018 BLUE BIRD VISION | 2019 BLUE BIRD VISION | 2020 BLUE BIRD VISION SCHOOL BUS | 2021 BLUE BIRD VISION SCHOOL BUS | 2019 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2018 Blue Bird All American | 2020 Blue Bird All American School Bus | 2021 Blue Bird All American School Bus | 2018 Blue Bird Vision | 2019 Blue Bird Vision | 2020 Blue Bird Vision School Bus | 2021 Blue Bird Vision School Bus | 2019 Blue Bird All American — Steering recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 21V300000 on April 29, 2021. Reported hazard: Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Vision and All American school buses. The drivetrain may experience an electromagnetic noise on the Control Area Network (CAN) bus, which may cause a loss of electrical power to the power steering pump.

What should I do if I have this product?

Cummins will replace the High Voltage Low Power Inverter Harness, and install an overlay harness, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed on May 22, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 25, 2021. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242.

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.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)