Recall 19V471000: 2018–2019 Blue Bird ALL American, 2018–2019 Blue Bird Vision
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Jun 19, 2019
- Vehicles affected
- 19
- Models
- 2
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Vision and All American school buses equipped with PowerDrive 7000 EV electric drivetrains. The Vehicle Control Unit (VCU) may unexpectedly shut down the high voltage contactors, resulting in loss of all systems powered by high voltage, including the traction drive system and power steering.
The risk
An unexpected loss of drive and power steering may increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
Cummins will notify Blue Bird owners and will update the VCU software with a revised version, free of charge. The recall began July 24, 2019. Owners may contact Cummins customer service at 1-800-286-6467 or Blue Bird at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R19AE (SB).
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Affected vehicles
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 19V471000
- Manufacturer campaign
- R19AE (SB)
- Manufacturer
- Blue Bird Body Company
- Owner letters
- Jul 24, 2019
- Components
- Electrical system:software (Electrical System); Hybrid propulsion system (Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology