BLUE BIRD VISION 2018: HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 19V765000

Make Model Year
BLUE BIRD VISION 2018
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2019-10-30 2019-10-25 2019-10-25

Production Dates: 2019-01-19 - 2019-09-09

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

Summary

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.

Consequence

Unexpected vehicle movement can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

Notes

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.