Recall 22V505000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM

Report Date

20220714

Component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM

Affected Vehicles

10 models

Defect Description

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.

Safety Consequence

An improperly grounded air compressor can cause electric shock, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

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.

Affected Vehicles

Year	Make	Model
2018	BLUE BIRD	ALL AMERICAN
2018	BLUE BIRD	VISION
2019	BLUE BIRD	ALL AMERICAN
2019	BLUE BIRD	VISION
2020	BLUE BIRD	ALL AMERICAN SCHOOL BUS
2020	BLUE BIRD	VISION SCHOOL BUS
2021	BLUE BIRD	ALL AMERICAN SCHOOL BUS
2021	BLUE BIRD	VISION SCHOOL BUS
2022	BLUE BIRD	ALL AMERICAN SCHOOL BUS
2022	BLUE BIRD	VISION SCHOOL BUS

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.