NHTSA Campaign 22V506000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM

Issued by Blue Bird Body Company · Reported Jul 14, 2022 · 1 vehicles affected

What's wrong

Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling one 2022 All American transit bus equipped with a Cummins PD7000 Electric Drivetrain 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. The interim owner notification letter was mailed on September 1, 2022. Remedy parts are expected to become available mid-February 2023. Owners may contact Blue Bird's customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R22BY-NSB.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN TRANSIT BUS 2022 1

Source: NHTSA Campaign 22V506000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.