Recall 22V505000: 2018–2019 Blue Bird ALL American, 2020–2022 Blue Bird ALL American School Bus, 2018–2019 Blue Bird Vision +1 more
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Jul 14, 2022
- Vehicles affected
- 482
- Models
- 4
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2018-2022 All American and Vision school buses equipped with Cummins PD7000 Electric Drivetrains containing an electric air compressor. The air compressor housing is improperly grounded, causing electrical voltage greater than 50V AC during operation.
The risk
An improperly grounded air compressor can cause electric shock, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix
Dealers will install an electrical ground strap between the compressor motor housing and vehicle chassis, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 6, 2023. Owners may contact Blue Bird's customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R22BY-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.nhtsa.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
- 2022 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
- 2022 Blue Bird Vision School Bus
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 22V505000
- Manufacturer campaign
- R22BY-SB
- Manufacturer
- Blue Bird Body Company
- Owner letters
- Feb 6, 2023
- Components
- Electrical system:propulsion system (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