BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN 2018: HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 19V765000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| BLUE BIRD | ALL AMERICAN | 2018 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2019-10-30 | 2019-10-25 | 2019-10-25 |
Production Dates: 2019-08-01 - 2019-09-23
Manufacturers Involved: Blue Bird Body Company
Manufacturer Campaign Number: R19AJ-SB
Component: HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 83
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
Unexpected vehicle movement can increase the risk of a crash.
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.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.safercar.gov.
