Recall 21V300000: 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 28, 2021
- Vehicles affected
- 302
- 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 drivetrain may experience an electromagnetic noise on the Control Area Network (CAN) bus, which may cause a loss of electrical power to the power steering pump.
The risk
A loss of assisted power steering increases the risk of a crash.
The fix
Cummins will replace the High Voltage Low Power Inverter Harness, and install an overlay harness, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed on May 22, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 25, 2021. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242.
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
- 21V300000
- Manufacturer campaign
- R21BG-SB
- Manufacturer
- Blue Bird Body Company
- Owner letters
- Oct 25, 2021
- Components
- Power train (Transmission & Drivetrain); Steering (Steering)
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