BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN 2023: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 22V600000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| BLUE BIRD | ALL AMERICAN | 2023 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2022-09-26 | 2022-08-08 | 2022-08-09 |
Manufacturers Involved: Blue Bird Body Company
Manufacturer Campaign Number: R22BZ - SB
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 2
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
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.
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.
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.
