NHTSA Campaign 22V600000

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)

Issued by Blue Bird Body Company · Reported Aug 8, 2022 · 2 vehicles affected

What's wrong

Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2023 All American school buses. The engine control module (ECM) may experience an internal short-circuit, which can result in an unexpected engine shut down without the ability to restart the vehicle.

Consequence

An unexpected engine shut down can increase the risk of a crash. Additionally, a disabled school bus may require an evacuation procedure in an uncontrolled traffic situation, increasing the risk of injury to passengers.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the ECM and update the software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 26, 2022. Owners may contact Blue Bird's customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R22BZ-SB.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN SCHOOL BUS 2023 2

Source: NHTSA Campaign 22V600000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.