Recall 19V765000

HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM

Report Date

20191025

Component

HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM

Affected Vehicles

4 models

Defect 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.

Safety Consequence

Unexpected vehicle movement can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

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.