BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN 2022: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 22V506000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| BLUE BIRD | ALL AMERICAN | 2022 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2023-02-06 | 2022-07-14 | 2022-07-14 |
Production Dates: 2022-04-06 - 2022-04-06
Manufacturers Involved: Blue Bird Body Company
Manufacturer Campaign Number: R22BY-NSB
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
An improperly grounded air compressor can cause electric shock, increasing the risk of injury.
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.
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.nhtsa.gov.
