Recall 21V253000: 2018–2019 Blue Bird ALL American, 2020–2021 Blue Bird ALL American School Bus, 2018–2019 Blue Bird Vision +1 more
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Apr 12, 2021
- Vehicles affected
- 292
- Models
- 4
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Vision and All American school buses. The electric drive train cannot detect isolation faults when the high voltage contactors are closed.
The risk
An undetected high voltage isolation can expose service personnel to high voltage, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix
Blue Bird will notify owners, and dealers will update the Vehicle Control Unit software or install a different combination of High Voltage Power Distribution Unit hardware, free of charge. The recall began on May 22, 2021. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R21BD-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
- 2018 Blue Bird ALL American
- 2019 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
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 21V253000
- Manufacturer campaign
- R21BD-SB
- Manufacturer
- Blue Bird Body Company
- Owner letters
- May 22, 2021
- Components
- Electrical system:propulsion system:fuses, relays, contacts, and shunts (Electrical System); Electrical system:propulsion system:shock protection (Electrical System); Electrical system:software (Electrical System)
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