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NHTSA Campaign 22V505000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM

Issued by Blue Bird Body Company · Reported Jul 14, 2022 · 482 vehicles affected

What's wrong

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.

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.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN 2018 482
BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN 2019 482
BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN SCHOOL BUS 2020 482
BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN SCHOOL BUS 2021 482
BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN SCHOOL BUS 2022 482
BLUE BIRD VISION 2018 482
BLUE BIRD VISION 2019 482
BLUE BIRD VISION SCHOOL BUS 2020 482
BLUE BIRD VISION SCHOOL BUS 2021 482
BLUE BIRD VISION SCHOOL BUS 2022 482

Source: NHTSA Campaign 22V505000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.