2021 Blue Bird All American School Bus | 2021 Blue Bird Vision School Bus | 2020 Blue Bird Vision School Bus | 2020 Blue Bird All American School Bus | 2019 Blue Bird Vision | 2019 Blue Bird All American | 2018 Blue Bird Vision | 2018 Blue Bird All American | 2022 Blue Bird Vision School Bus | 2022 Blue Bird All American School Bus — Electrical system: propulsion system
Published July 14, 2022 · Recall initiated: July 14, 2022
Summary
NHTSA records recall 22V505000, published July 14, 2022. Recalling firm: Blue Bird Body Company; 2021 Blue Bird All American School Bus | 2021 Blue Bird Vision School Bus | 2020 Blue Bird Vision School Bus | 2020 Blue Bird All American School Bus | 2019 Blue Bird Vision | 2019 Blue Bird All American | 2018 Blue Bird Vision | 2018 Blue Bird All American | 2022 Blue Bird Vision School Bus | 2022 Blue Bird All American School Bus — Electrical system: propulsion system.
What's the hazard
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2018-2022 All American and Vision school buses equipped with Cummins PD7000 Electric Drivetrains containing an electric air compressor. The air compressor housing is improperly grounded, causing electrical voltage greater than 50V AC during operation.
What to do
Dealers will install an electrical ground strap between the compressor motor housing and vehicle chassis, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 6, 2023. Owners may contact Blue Bird's customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R22BY-SB.
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Recall details
- Brand
- BLUE BIRD
- Model
- ALL AMERICAN SCHOOL BUS
- Manufacturer
- Blue Bird Body Company
- Lot
- 2021 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN SCHOOL BUS | 2021 BLUE BIRD VISION SCHOOL BUS | 2020 BLUE BIRD VISION SCHOOL BUS | 2020 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN SCHOOL BUS | 2019 BLUE BIRD VISION | 2019 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN | 2018 BLUE BIRD VISION | 2018 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN | 2022 BLUE BIRD VISION SCHOOL BUS | 2022 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN SCHOOL BUS
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2021 Blue Bird All American School Bus | 2021 Blue Bird Vision School Bus | 2020 Blue Bird Vision School Bus | 2020 Blue Bird All American School Bus | 2019 Blue Bird Vision | 2019 Blue Bird All American | 2018 Blue Bird Vision | 2018 Blue Bird All American | 2022 Blue Bird Vision School Bus | 2022 Blue Bird All American School Bus — Electrical system: propulsion system recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 22V505000 on July 14, 2022. Reported hazard: Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2018-2022 All American and Vision school buses equipped with Cummins PD7000 Electric Drivetrains containing an electric air compressor. The air compressor housing is improperly grounded, causing electrical voltage greater than 50V AC during operation.
What should I do if I have this product?
Dealers will install an electrical ground strap between the compressor motor housing and vehicle chassis, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 6, 2023. Owners may contact Blue Bird's customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R22BY-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.