52 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
Posted on: 2018-04-30
Description
Blue bird body company (blue bird) is recalling certain 2018-2019 blue bird all american and vision school buses. The primary and secondary air brake gauges on the instrument cluster may intermittently indicate 0 psi instead of the correct air pressure in the tanks. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 121, air brake systems.
Consequence
If the gauges do not correctly display the air pressure that is in the tanks, the operator will not be able to know when the air pressure is actually dropping, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Blue bird will notify owners, and dealers will update the display software, free of charge. The recall began on august 1, 2018. Owners may contact blue bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue bird's number for this recall is r18ze-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.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #2 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT PANEL
Posted on: 2018-04-30
Description
Blue bird body company (blue bird) is recalling certain 2018-2019 blue bird all american and vision school buses. The primary and secondary air brake gauges on the instrument cluster may intermittently indicate 0 psi instead of the correct air pressure in the tanks. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 121, air brake systems.
Consequence
If the gauges do not correctly display the air pressure that is in the tanks, the operator will not be able to know when the air pressure is actually dropping, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Blue bird will notify owners, and dealers will update the display software, free of charge. The recall began on august 1, 2018. Owners may contact blue bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue bird's number for this recall is r18ze-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.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #3 - PARKING BRAKE
Posted on: 2018-12-14
Description
Blue bird body company (blue bird) is recalling certain 2019 blue bird all american and vision school buses. The parking brake cable may disengage from the foot pedal assembly, possibly allowing the bus to unintentionally move. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 105, hydraulic and electric brake systems.
Consequence
Unintended movement can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Blue bird will notify owners and dealers will install a clevis cable retention clip and cable-end return spring, free of charge. The recall began february 6, 2019. Owners may contact blue bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue bird's number for this recall is r19zu-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.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #4 - SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
Posted on: 2018-04-30
Description
Blue bird body company (blue bird) is recalling certain 2018-2019 blue bird all american and vision school buses. The primary and secondary air brake gauges on the instrument cluster may intermittently indicate 0 psi instead of the correct air pressure in the tanks. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 121, air brake systems.
Consequence
If the gauges do not correctly display the air pressure that is in the tanks, the operator will not be able to know when the air pressure is actually dropping, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Blue bird will notify owners, and dealers will update the display software, free of charge. The recall began on august 1, 2018. Owners may contact blue bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue bird's number for this recall is r18ze-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.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #5 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Posted on: 2018-04-30
Description
Blue bird body company (blue bird) is recalling certain 2018-2019 blue bird all american and vision school buses. The primary and secondary air brake gauges on the instrument cluster may intermittently indicate 0 psi instead of the correct air pressure in the tanks. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 121, air brake systems.
Consequence
If the gauges do not correctly display the air pressure that is in the tanks, the operator will not be able to know when the air pressure is actually dropping, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Blue bird will notify owners, and dealers will update the display software, free of charge. The recall began on august 1, 2018. Owners may contact blue bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue bird's number for this recall is r18ze-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.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #6 - PARKING BRAKE
Posted on: 2018-12-14
Description
Blue bird body company (blue bird) is recalling certain 2019 blue bird all american and vision transit buses. The parking brake cable may disengage from the foot pedal assembly, possibly allowing the bus to unintentionally move. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 105, hydraulic and electric brake systems.
Consequence
Unintended movement can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Blue bird will notify owners and dealers will install a clevis cable retention clip and cable-end return spring, free of charge. The recall began february 6, 2019. Owners may contact blue bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue bird's number for this recall is r19zu-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.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #7 - SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC
Posted on: 2019-05-28
Description
Blue bird body company (blue bird) is recalling certain 2015-2020 vision and all american school buses equipped with bendix adb22x air brakes. The driver side rear brakes may drag.
Consequence
A dragging brake may cause damage to the brake components, which may activate the abs warning light. The warning light may cause the driver to immediately stop the vehicle and transfer occupants. Additionally, the high temperatures at the wheel end can increase the risk of a fire. Either condition increases the risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Blue bird will notify owners, and dealers will install a new caliper with an updated clearance adjustment mechanism, free of charge. Blue bird issued owners interim notification on july 18, 2019. The recall began august 28, 2019. Owners may contact blue bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue bird's number for this recall is r19aa - 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.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #8 - SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC
Posted on: 2019-05-28
Description
Blue bird body company (blue bird) is recalling certain 2015-2020 vision and all american school buses equipped with bendix adb22x air brakes. The driver side rear brakes may drag.
Consequence
A dragging brake may cause damage to the brake components, which may activate the abs warning light. The warning light may cause the driver to immediately stop the vehicle and transfer occupants. Additionally, the high temperatures at the wheel end can increase the risk of a fire. Either condition increases the risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Blue bird will notify owners, and dealers will install a new caliper with an updated clearance adjustment mechanism, free of charge. Blue bird issued owners interim notification on july 18, 2019. The recall began august 28, 2019. Owners may contact blue bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue bird's number for this recall is r19aa - 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.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #9 - SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER
Posted on: 2019-05-28
Description
Blue bird body company (blue bird) is recalling certain 2016-2020 vision and 2015-2020 all american non-school buses equipped with adb22x disc brakes. The driver side rear brakes may drag.
Consequence
A dragging brake may cause damage to the brake components, which may activate the abs warning light. The warning light may cause the driver to immediately stop the vehicle and transfer occupants. Additionally, the high temperatures at the wheel end can increasing the risk of a fire. Either condition increases the risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Blue bird will notify owners, and dealers will install a new caliper with an updated clearance adjustment mechanism, free of charge. Blue bird issued owners interim notification on july 18, 2019. The recall began august 28, 2019. Owners may contact blue bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue bird's number for this recall is r19aa - 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.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #10 - POWER TRAIN
Posted on: 2020-02-12
Description
Blue bird body company (blue bird) is recalling certain 2018-2019 vision and all american school buses equipped with 7000 ev electric drivetrain units. A connector within the wire harnesses may become unplugged causing loss of communication between control modules, resulting in sudden loss of drive power and power steering.
Consequence
A sudden loss of drive power and loss of power steering increases the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Blue bird will notify owners, and cummins dealers will install a cable tie on the connector to maintain the connector locking tab in the locked position, free of charge. The recall began march 12, 2020. Owners may contact blue bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242 or cummins customer service at 1-800-286-6467. Blue bird's number for this recall is r20al-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.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #11 - STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
Posted on: 2019-10-07
Description
Blue bird body company (blue bird) is recalling certain 2019-2021 all american and vision school buses. An insufficient number of rivets were installed in the roof sheets, allowing the roof sheets to separate in the event of a severe impact. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 221, school bus body joint strength.
Consequence
In the event of a crash, if the roof sheets separate, there is an increased risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Blue bird will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the roof joints and add the sufficient number of rivets, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began october 22, 2019. Owners may contact blue bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue bird's number for this recall is r19ah.
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.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #12 - STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
Posted on: 2019-10-07
Description
Blue bird body company (blue bird) is recalling certain 2019-2021 all american and vision school buses. An insufficient number of rivets were installed in the roof sheets, allowing the roof sheets to separate in the event of a severe impact. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 221, school bus body joint strength.
Consequence
In the event of a crash, if the roof sheets separate, there is an increased risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Blue bird will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the roof joints and add the sufficient number of rivets, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began october 22, 2019. Owners may contact blue bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue bird's number for this recall is r19ah.
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.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #13 - SEATS:BARRIERS
Posted on: 2020-03-04
Description
Blue bird body company (blue bird) is recalling certain 2008-2021 vision and all american school buses. The seat barrier behind the driver seat with an integrated 3-point seat belt may have been installed incorrectly and may be missing the reinforcing bracket. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 222, school bus passenger seating and crash protection.
Consequence
In the event of a crash, the seat barrier may not adequately protect the occupant seated behind the seat barrier separating them from the driver seat with integrated 3-point seat belt, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Blue bird will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and properly install the seat barrier including adding reinforcing bracket, as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin april 23, 2020. Owners may contact blue bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue bird's number for this recall is r20am-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.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #14 - SEATS:BARRIERS
Posted on: 2020-03-04
Description
Blue bird body company (blue bird) is recalling certain 2008-2021 vision and all american school buses. The seat barrier behind the driver seat with an integrated 3-point seat belt may have been installed incorrectly and may be missing the reinforcing bracket. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 222, school bus passenger seating and crash protection.
Consequence
In the event of a crash, the seat barrier may not adequately protect the occupant seated behind the seat barrier separating them from the driver seat with integrated 3-point seat belt, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Blue bird will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and properly install the seat barrier including adding reinforcing bracket, as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin april 23, 2020. Owners may contact blue bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue bird's number for this recall is r20am-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.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #15 - STRUCTURE:EMERGENCY:ESCAPE/EGRESS/EXIT
Posted on: 2019-07-15
Description
Blue bird body company (blue bird) is recalling certain 2018-2020 vision and all american school buses equipped with specialty manufacturing prolo roof emergency exit hatches. Due to a manufacturing issue, the roof hatch external handle may unexpectedly break under reasonable use. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 217, bus emergency exits and window retention and release.
Consequence
If the roof hatch external handle breaks, in the event of an emergency, the hatch cannot be easily opened from outside the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Blue bird will notify owners, and specialty dealers will replace the outer handle, free of charge. The recall began august 21, 2019. Owners may contact blue bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue bird's number for this recall is r19af - 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.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #16 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Posted on: 2019-06-19
Description
Blue bird body company (blue bird) is recalling certain 2018-2019 vision and all american school buses equipped with powerdrive 7000 ev electric drivetrains. The vehicle control unit (vcu) may unexpectedly shut down the high voltage contactors, resulting in loss of all systems powered by high voltage, including the traction drive system and power steering.
Consequence
An unexpected loss of drive and power steering may increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Cummins will notify blue bird owners and will update the vcu software with a revised version, free of charge. The recall began july 24, 2019. Owners may contact cummins customer service at 1-800-286-6467 or blue bird at 1-478-822-2242. Blue bird's number for this recall is r19ae (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.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #17 - HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM
Posted on: 2019-06-19
Description
Blue bird body company (blue bird) is recalling certain 2018-2019 vision and all american school buses equipped with powerdrive 7000 ev electric drivetrains. The vehicle control unit (vcu) may unexpectedly shut down the high voltage contactors, resulting in loss of all systems powered by high voltage, including the traction drive system and power steering.
Consequence
An unexpected loss of drive and power steering may increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Cummins will notify blue bird owners and will update the vcu software with a revised version, free of charge. The recall began july 24, 2019. Owners may contact cummins customer service at 1-800-286-6467 or blue bird at 1-478-822-2242. Blue bird's number for this recall is r19ae (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.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #18 - SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Posted on: 2020-07-15
Description
Blue bird body company (blue bird) is recalling certain 2019-2021 vision and all-american transit buses. The three-point seatbelt assembly may have been installed without reinforcing washers under the floor at the anchorage point, possibly preventing the assembly from remaining anchored in the event of a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard number 210, seat belt assembly anchorages.
Consequence
In the event of a crash, seat belt anchorages that do not remain secured increase the risk of injury to those seat occupants.
Corrective Action
Blue bird will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the seat belt anchorage point hardware and install any missing hardware as needed, free of charge. The recall began august 11, 2020. Owners may contact blue bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue bird's number for this recall is r20ax-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.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #19 - SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Posted on: 2020-07-15
Description
Blue bird body company (blue bird) is recalling certain 2019-2021 vision and all-american transit buses. The three-point seatbelt assembly may have been installed without reinforcing washers under the floor at the anchorage point, possibly preventing the assembly from remaining anchored in the event of a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard number 210, seat belt assembly anchorages.
Consequence
In the event of a crash, seat belt anchorages that do not remain secured increase the risk of injury to those seat occupants.
Corrective Action
Blue bird will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the seat belt anchorage point hardware and install any missing hardware as needed, free of charge. The recall began august 11, 2020. Owners may contact blue bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue bird's number for this recall is r20ax-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.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #20 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM)
Posted on: 2019-10-25
Description
Blue bird body company (blue bird) is recalling certain 2018-2019 vision and all american school buses equipped with cummins powerdrive 7000 ev electric drivetrain units. Due to a software error, the vcu may activate the anti-roll back feature during slow moving or stop and go conditions, which can cause unexpected vehicle movement.
Consequence
Unexpected vehicle movement can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Blue bird has notified owners, and cummins dealers will update the vcu software, free of charge. The recall began october 30, 2019. Owners may contact cummins customer service at 1-800-286-6467 or blue bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue bird's number for this recall is r19aj-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.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #21 - HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM
Posted on: 2019-10-25
Description
Blue bird body company (blue bird) is recalling certain 2018-2019 vision and all american school buses equipped with cummins powerdrive 7000 ev electric drivetrain units. Due to a software error, the vcu may activate the anti-roll back feature during slow moving or stop and go conditions, which can cause unexpected vehicle movement.
Consequence
Unexpected vehicle movement can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Blue bird has notified owners, and cummins dealers will update the vcu software, free of charge. The recall began october 30, 2019. Owners may contact cummins customer service at 1-800-286-6467 or blue bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue bird's number for this recall is r19aj-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.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #22 - SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Posted on: 2020-07-16
Description
Blue bird body company (blue bird) is recalling certain 2018-2021 all-american and 2019-2021 vision school buses. The three-point seatbelt assembly may have been installed without reinforcing washers under the floor at the anchorage point, possibly preventing the assembly from remaining anchored in the event of a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard number 210, seat belt assembly anchorages.
Consequence
In the event of a crash, seat belt anchorages that do not remain secured increase the risk of injury to those seat occupants.
Corrective Action
Blue bird will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the seat belt anchorage point hardware and install any missing hardware as needed, free of charge. This recall began august 11, 2020. Owners may contact blue bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue bird's number for this recall is r20ax.
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.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #23 - FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL
Posted on: 2021-05-05
Description
Blue bird body company (blue bird) is recalling certain 2018-2022 all american vehicles. The sealing washer may not seat correctly in the pilot bore holes, allowing the high pressure fuel rail assembly to leak.
Consequence
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action
The remedy for this recall is still under development. Owner notification letters were mailed on july 30, 2021. Owners may contact blue bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue bird's number for this recall is r21bh-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.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #24 - FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL
Posted on: 2021-05-05
Description
Blue bird body company (blue bird) is recalling certain 2018-2022 all american vehicles. The sealing washer may not seat correctly in the pilot bore holes, allowing the high pressure fuel rail assembly to leak.
Consequence
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action
The remedy for this recall is still under development. Owner notification letters were mailed on july 30, 2021. Owners may contact blue bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue bird's number for this recall is r21bh-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.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #25 - STEERING
Posted on: 2021-04-29
Description
Blue bird body company (blue bird) is recalling certain 2018-2021 vision and all american school buses. The drivetrain may experience an electromagnetic noise on the control area network (can) bus, which may cause a loss of electrical power to the power steering pump.
Consequence
A loss of assisted power steering increases the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
The remedy for this recall is still under development. Interim owner notification letters were mailed on may 22, 2021. Owners may contact blue bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242.
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.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #26 - STEERING
Posted on: 2021-04-29
Description
Blue bird body company (blue bird) is recalling certain 2018-2021 vision and all american school buses. The drivetrain may experience an electromagnetic noise on the control area network (can) bus, which may cause a loss of electrical power to the power steering pump.
Consequence
A loss of assisted power steering increases the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
The remedy for this recall is still under development. Interim owner notification letters were mailed on may 22, 2021. Owners may contact blue bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242.
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.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #27 - POWER TRAIN
Posted on: 2021-04-29
Description
Blue bird body company (blue bird) is recalling certain 2018-2021 vision and all american school buses. The drivetrain may experience an electromagnetic noise on the control area network (can) bus, which may cause a loss of electrical power to the power steering pump.
Consequence
A loss of assisted power steering increases the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
The remedy for this recall is still under development. Interim owner notification letters were mailed on may 22, 2021. Owners may contact blue bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242.
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.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #28 - POWER TRAIN
Posted on: 2021-04-29
Description
Blue bird body company (blue bird) is recalling certain 2018-2021 vision and all american school buses. The drivetrain may experience an electromagnetic noise on the control area network (can) bus, which may cause a loss of electrical power to the power steering pump.
Consequence
A loss of assisted power steering increases the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
The remedy for this recall is still under development. Interim owner notification letters were mailed on may 22, 2021. Owners may contact blue bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242.
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.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #29 - FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL
Posted on: 2021-05-04
Description
Blue bird body company (blue bird) is recalling certain 2018-2022 all american buses. The sealing washer may not seat correctly in the pilot bore holes, allowing the high pressure fuel rail assembly to leak.
Consequence
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action
The remedy for this recall is still under development. Owner notification letters were mailed on july 30, 2021. Owners may contact blue bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue bird's number for this recall is r21bh-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.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #30 - FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL
Posted on: 2021-05-04
Description
Blue bird body company (blue bird) is recalling certain 2018-2022 all american buses. The sealing washer may not seat correctly in the pilot bore holes, allowing the high pressure fuel rail assembly to leak.
Consequence
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action
The remedy for this recall is still under development. Owner notification letters were mailed on july 30, 2021. Owners may contact blue bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue bird's number for this recall is r21bh-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.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #31 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Posted on: 2021-04-13
Description
Blue bird body company (blue bird) is recalling certain 2018-2021 vision and all american school buses. The electric drive train cannot detect isolation faults when the high voltage contactors are closed.
Consequence
An undetected high voltage isolation can expose service personnel to high voltage, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Blue bird will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle control unit software or install a different combination of high voltage power distribution unit hardware, free of charge. The recall began on may 22, 2021. Owners may contact blue bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue bird's number for this recall is r21bd-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.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #32 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Posted on: 2021-04-13
Description
Blue bird body company (blue bird) is recalling certain 2018-2021 vision and all american school buses. The electric drive train cannot detect isolation faults when the high voltage contactors are closed.
Consequence
An undetected high voltage isolation can expose service personnel to high voltage, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Blue bird will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle control unit software or install a different combination of high voltage power distribution unit hardware, free of charge. The recall began on may 22, 2021. Owners may contact blue bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue bird's number for this recall is r21bd-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.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #33 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Posted on: 2021-04-13
Description
Blue bird body company (blue bird) is recalling certain 2018-2021 vision and all american school buses. The electric drive train cannot detect isolation faults when the high voltage contactors are closed.
Consequence
An undetected high voltage isolation can expose service personnel to high voltage, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Blue bird will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle control unit software or install a different combination of high voltage power distribution unit hardware, free of charge. The recall began on may 22, 2021. Owners may contact blue bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue bird's number for this recall is r21bd-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.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #34 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:FUSES, RELAYS, CONTACTS, AND SHUNTS
Posted on: 2021-04-13
Description
Blue bird body company (blue bird) is recalling certain 2018-2021 vision and all american school buses. The electric drive train cannot detect isolation faults when the high voltage contactors are closed.
Consequence
An undetected high voltage isolation can expose service personnel to high voltage, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Blue bird will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle control unit software or install a different combination of high voltage power distribution unit hardware, free of charge. The recall began on may 22, 2021. Owners may contact blue bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue bird's number for this recall is r21bd-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.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #35 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:FUSES, RELAYS, CONTACTS, AND SHUNTS
Posted on: 2021-04-13
Description
Blue bird body company (blue bird) is recalling certain 2018-2021 vision and all american school buses. The electric drive train cannot detect isolation faults when the high voltage contactors are closed.
Consequence
An undetected high voltage isolation can expose service personnel to high voltage, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Blue bird will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle control unit software or install a different combination of high voltage power distribution unit hardware, free of charge. The recall began on may 22, 2021. Owners may contact blue bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue bird's number for this recall is r21bd-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.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #36 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:FUSES, RELAYS, CONTACTS, AND SHUNTS
Posted on: 2021-04-13
Description
Blue bird body company (blue bird) is recalling certain 2018-2021 vision and all american school buses. The electric drive train cannot detect isolation faults when the high voltage contactors are closed.
Consequence
An undetected high voltage isolation can expose service personnel to high voltage, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Blue bird will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle control unit software or install a different combination of high voltage power distribution unit hardware, free of charge. The recall began on may 22, 2021. Owners may contact blue bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue bird's number for this recall is r21bd-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.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #37 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:SHOCK PROTECTION
Posted on: 2021-04-13
Description
Blue bird body company (blue bird) is recalling certain 2018-2021 vision and all american school buses. The electric drive train cannot detect isolation faults when the high voltage contactors are closed.
Consequence
An undetected high voltage isolation can expose service personnel to high voltage, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Blue bird will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle control unit software or install a different combination of high voltage power distribution unit hardware, free of charge. The recall began on may 22, 2021. Owners may contact blue bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue bird's number for this recall is r21bd-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.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #38 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:SHOCK PROTECTION
Posted on: 2021-04-13
Description
Blue bird body company (blue bird) is recalling certain 2018-2021 vision and all american school buses. The electric drive train cannot detect isolation faults when the high voltage contactors are closed.
Consequence
An undetected high voltage isolation can expose service personnel to high voltage, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Blue bird will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle control unit software or install a different combination of high voltage power distribution unit hardware, free of charge. The recall began on may 22, 2021. Owners may contact blue bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue bird's number for this recall is r21bd-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.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #39 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:SHOCK PROTECTION
Posted on: 2021-04-13
Description
Blue bird body company (blue bird) is recalling certain 2018-2021 vision and all american school buses. The electric drive train cannot detect isolation faults when the high voltage contactors are closed.
Consequence
An undetected high voltage isolation can expose service personnel to high voltage, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Blue bird will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle control unit software or install a different combination of high voltage power distribution unit hardware, free of charge. The recall began on may 22, 2021. Owners may contact blue bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue bird's number for this recall is r21bd-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.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #40 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Posted on: 2021-04-13
Description
Blue bird body company (blue bird) is recalling certain 2018-2021 vision and all american school buses. The electric drive train cannot detect isolation faults when the high voltage contactors are closed.
Consequence
An undetected high voltage isolation can expose service personnel to high voltage, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Blue bird will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle control unit software or install a different combination of high voltage power distribution unit hardware, free of charge. The recall began on may 22, 2021. Owners may contact blue bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue bird's number for this recall is r21bd-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.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #41 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Posted on: 2021-04-13
Description
Blue bird body company (blue bird) is recalling certain 2018-2021 vision and all american school buses. The electric drive train cannot detect isolation faults when the high voltage contactors are closed.
Consequence
An undetected high voltage isolation can expose service personnel to high voltage, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Blue bird will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle control unit software or install a different combination of high voltage power distribution unit hardware, free of charge. The recall began on may 22, 2021. Owners may contact blue bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue bird's number for this recall is r21bd-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.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #42 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Posted on: 2021-04-13
Description
Blue bird body company (blue bird) is recalling certain 2018-2021 vision and all american school buses. The electric drive train cannot detect isolation faults when the high voltage contactors are closed.
Consequence
An undetected high voltage isolation can expose service personnel to high voltage, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Blue bird will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle control unit software or install a different combination of high voltage power distribution unit hardware, free of charge. The recall began on may 22, 2021. Owners may contact blue bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue bird's number for this recall is r21bd-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.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #43 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:FUSES, RELAYS, CONTACTS, AND SHUNTS
Posted on: 2021-04-13
Description
Blue bird body company (blue bird) is recalling certain 2018-2021 vision and all american school buses. The electric drive train cannot detect isolation faults when the high voltage contactors are closed.
Consequence
An undetected high voltage isolation can expose service personnel to high voltage, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Blue bird will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle control unit software or install a different combination of high voltage power distribution unit hardware, free of charge. The recall began on may 22, 2021. Owners may contact blue bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue bird's number for this recall is r21bd-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.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #44 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:FUSES, RELAYS, CONTACTS, AND SHUNTS
Posted on: 2021-04-13
Description
Blue bird body company (blue bird) is recalling certain 2018-2021 vision and all american school buses. The electric drive train cannot detect isolation faults when the high voltage contactors are closed.
Consequence
An undetected high voltage isolation can expose service personnel to high voltage, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Blue bird will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle control unit software or install a different combination of high voltage power distribution unit hardware, free of charge. The recall began on may 22, 2021. Owners may contact blue bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue bird's number for this recall is r21bd-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.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #45 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:FUSES, RELAYS, CONTACTS, AND SHUNTS
Posted on: 2021-04-13
Description
Blue bird body company (blue bird) is recalling certain 2018-2021 vision and all american school buses. The electric drive train cannot detect isolation faults when the high voltage contactors are closed.
Consequence
An undetected high voltage isolation can expose service personnel to high voltage, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Blue bird will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle control unit software or install a different combination of high voltage power distribution unit hardware, free of charge. The recall began on may 22, 2021. Owners may contact blue bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue bird's number for this recall is r21bd-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.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #46 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:SHOCK PROTECTION
Posted on: 2021-04-13
Description
Blue bird body company (blue bird) is recalling certain 2018-2021 vision and all american school buses. The electric drive train cannot detect isolation faults when the high voltage contactors are closed.
Consequence
An undetected high voltage isolation can expose service personnel to high voltage, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Blue bird will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle control unit software or install a different combination of high voltage power distribution unit hardware, free of charge. The recall began on may 22, 2021. Owners may contact blue bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue bird's number for this recall is r21bd-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.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #47 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:SHOCK PROTECTION
Posted on: 2021-04-13
Description
Blue bird body company (blue bird) is recalling certain 2018-2021 vision and all american school buses. The electric drive train cannot detect isolation faults when the high voltage contactors are closed.
Consequence
An undetected high voltage isolation can expose service personnel to high voltage, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Blue bird will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle control unit software or install a different combination of high voltage power distribution unit hardware, free of charge. The recall began on may 22, 2021. Owners may contact blue bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue bird's number for this recall is r21bd-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.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #48 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:SHOCK PROTECTION
Posted on: 2021-04-13
Description
Blue bird body company (blue bird) is recalling certain 2018-2021 vision and all american school buses. The electric drive train cannot detect isolation faults when the high voltage contactors are closed.
Consequence
An undetected high voltage isolation can expose service personnel to high voltage, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Blue bird will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle control unit software or install a different combination of high voltage power distribution unit hardware, free of charge. The recall began on may 22, 2021. Owners may contact blue bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue bird's number for this recall is r21bd-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.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #49 - POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE
Posted on: 2023-04-19
Description
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.
Consequence
A vehicle reversing faster than expected can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
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.
DEFECT #50 - POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE
Posted on: 2023-04-19
Description
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.
Consequence
A vehicle reversing faster than expected can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
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.
DEFECT #51 - POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE
Posted on: 2023-04-19
Description
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.
Consequence
A vehicle reversing faster than expected can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
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.
DEFECT #52 - POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE
Posted on: 2023-04-19
Description
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.
Consequence
A vehicle reversing faster than expected can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
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.