Recall 21V083000: 2022 Blue Bird ALL American School Bus, 2021–2022 Blue Bird Vision School Bus
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Feb 17, 2021
- Vehicles affected
- 60
- Models
- 2
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Vision and 2022 All American school buses equipped with hydraulic brakes and electronic stability control (ESC). The Hydraulic Brake control unit (ECU) may not have been programmed correctly, possibly causing the ESC to malfunction.
The risk
If the electronic stability control does not function properly, it can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
The fix
Blue Bird will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the hydraulic brake ECU and repair it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on April 9, 2021. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R21BC-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
- 2022 Blue Bird ALL American School Bus
- 2021 Blue Bird Vision School Bus
- 2022 Blue Bird Vision School Bus
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 21V083000
- Manufacturer campaign
- R21BC-SB
- Manufacturer
- Blue Bird Body Company
- Owner letters
- Apr 9, 2021
- Components
- Electronic stability control (esc) (Driver Assistance & Safety Tech)
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