Recall 19V471000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Defect 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.
Safety Consequence
An unexpected loss of drive and power steering may increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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).
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | BLUE BIRD | ALL AMERICAN |
| 2018 | BLUE BIRD | VISION |
| 2019 | BLUE BIRD | ALL AMERICAN |
| 2019 | BLUE BIRD | VISION |
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.