2018–2022 Blue Bird All American, Blue Bird All American School Bus, Blue Bird Vision +more: Electrical System recall
NHTSA campaign 22V505000 · 482 units potentially affected · filed Jul 14, 2022
What's wrong
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.
Why it matters
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.
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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 22V505000
- Manufacturer no.
- R22BY-SB
- Manufacturer
- Blue Bird Body Company
- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Units affected
- 482
- Report received
- Jul 14, 2022
- Owner letters
- Feb 6, 2023
- Type
- Vehicle
Check whether your vehicle is included with the official NHTSA VIN lookup or your dealer. Repairs for safety recalls are free.
Vehicles covered
- Blue Bird All American 2018, 2019
- Blue Bird All American School Bus 2020, 2021, 2022
- Blue Bird Vision 2018, 2019
- Blue Bird Vision School Bus 2020, 2021, 2022