2018–2021 Blue Bird All American, Blue Bird All American School Bus, Blue Bird Vision +more: Power Train recall
NHTSA campaign 23V276000 · 419 units potentially affected · filed Apr 18, 2023
What's wrong
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.
Why it matters
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)
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
- 23V276000
- Manufacturer no.
- R23CG (SB)
- Manufacturer
- Blue Bird Body Company
- Component
- POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE
- Units affected
- 419
- Report received
- Apr 18, 2023
- Owner letters
- May 10, 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
- Blue Bird Vision 2018, 2019
- Blue Bird Vision School Bus 2020, 2021