FLEETWOOD VISION 2019: HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM

Make : FLEETWOOD Model : VISION Year : 2019
Build Dates : 2019-01-19 - 2019-04-13
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 19V471000
Date Owner's Notified: 2019-07-24 Date Received by ODI: 2019-06-19 Date Added to Database: 2019-06-19
Manufacturers Involved: Blue Bird Body Company
Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall:
Manufacturer Campaign Number: R19AE (SB)
Component: HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 19
Summary:
      Blue Bird Body Company "Blue Bird" is recalling certain 2018-2019 Vision and All American school buses equipped with PowerDrive 7000 EV electric drivetrains. The Vehicle Control Unit "VCU" may unexpectedly shut down the high voltage contactors, resulting in loss of all systems powered by high voltage, including the traction drive system and power steering.
Consequence:
      An unexpected loss of drive and power steering may increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy:
      Cummins will notify Blue Bird owners and will update the VCU software with a revised version, free of charge. The recall began July 24, 2019. Owners may contact Cummins customer service at 1-800-286-6467 or Blue Bird at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R19AE "SB".
Report Initiator: MFR V Report
Regulation Part Number: Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number:
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.