Recall 23V276000: 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 18, 2023
- Vehicles affected
- 419
- Models
- 4
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2018-2021 All American and Vision School Buses, equipped with PowerDrive 7000 electric drive systems. The System Control Module (SCM) may activate the anti-rollback feature, causing the vehicle to reverse faster than expected when the vehicle is in reverse and pointing downhill with the brake pedal not applied.
The risk
A vehicle reversing faster than expected can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will update the SCM software calibration, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 10, 2023. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R23CG (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
- 2018 Blue Bird Vision
- 2019 Blue Bird Vision
- 2020 Blue Bird Vision School Bus
- 2021 Blue Bird Vision School Bus
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 23V276000
- Manufacturer campaign
- R23CG (SB)
- Manufacturer
- Blue Bird Body Company
- Owner letters
- May 10, 2023
- Components
- Power train:driveline (Transmission & Drivetrain)
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