Recall 23V424000: 2022–2024 Blue Bird ALL American Transit Bus
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Jun 13, 2023
- Vehicles affected
- 109
- Models
- 1
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2022-2024 All American transit buses. A software error in the instrument cluster may cause the air pressure gauges and the visual and audio low air warnings to not function. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 121, "Air Brake Systems."
The risk
Air gauges and warnings that do not alert the driver to air pressure loss, can result in driving without functioning brakes, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will update the instrument cluster software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 27, 2023. Owners may contact Blue Bird's customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R23CH (NSB).
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
- 2022 Blue Bird ALL American Transit Bus
- 2023 Blue Bird ALL American Transit Bus
- 2024 Blue Bird ALL American Transit Bus
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 23V424000
- Manufacturer campaign
- R23CH (NSB)
- Manufacturer
- Blue Bird Body Company
- Owner letters
- Jul 27, 2023
- Components
- Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel (Electrical System); Service brakes, air (Brakes)
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