2019 Blue Bird All American | 2021 Blue Bird Vision School Bus | 2020 Blue Bird Vision School Bus | 2019 Blue Bird Vision | 2021 Blue Bird All American School Bus | 2018 Blue Bird Vision | 2018 Blue Bird All American | 2020 Blue Bird All American School Bus — Power train: driveline
Published April 19, 2023 · Recall initiated: April 18, 2023
Summary
NHTSA records recall 23V276000, published April 19, 2023 and initiated April 18, 2023. Recalling firm: Blue Bird Body Company; 2019 Blue Bird All American | 2021 Blue Bird Vision School Bus | 2020 Blue Bird Vision School Bus | 2019 Blue Bird Vision | 2021 Blue Bird All American School Bus | 2018 Blue Bird Vision | 2018 Blue Bird All American | 2020 Blue Bird All American School Bus — Power train: driveline.
What's the hazard
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2018-2021 All American and Vision School Buses, equipped with PowerDrive 7000 electric drive systems. The System Control Module (SCM) may activate the anti-rollback feature, causing the vehicle to reverse faster than expected when the vehicle is in reverse and pointing downhill with the brake pedal not applied.
What to do
Dealers will update the SCM software calibration, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 10, 2023. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R23CG (SB)
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Recall details
- Brand
- BLUE BIRD
- Model
- ALL AMERICAN
- Manufacturer
- Blue Bird Body Company
- Lot
- 2019 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN | 2021 BLUE BIRD VISION SCHOOL BUS | 2020 BLUE BIRD VISION SCHOOL BUS | 2019 BLUE BIRD VISION | 2021 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN SCHOOL BUS | 2018 BLUE BIRD VISION | 2018 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN | 2020 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN SCHOOL BUS
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2019 Blue Bird All American | 2021 Blue Bird Vision School Bus | 2020 Blue Bird Vision School Bus | 2019 Blue Bird Vision | 2021 Blue Bird All American School Bus | 2018 Blue Bird Vision | 2018 Blue Bird All American | 2020 Blue Bird All American School Bus — Power train: driveline recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 23V276000 on April 19, 2023. Reported hazard: Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2018-2021 All American and Vision School Buses, equipped with PowerDrive 7000 electric drive systems. The System Control Module (SCM) may activate the anti-rollback feature, causing the vehicle to reverse faster than expected when the vehicle is in reverse and pointing downhill with the brake pedal not applied.
What should I do if I have this product?
Dealers will update the SCM software calibration, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 10, 2023. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R23CG (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.