PACE ARROW VISION 2018: HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM
Make : PACE ARROW | Model : VISION | Year : 2018 |
Build Dates : 2019-01-19 - 2019-09-09 | ||
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 19V765000 | ||
Date Owner's Notified: 2019-10-30 | Date Received by ODI: 2019-10-25 | Date Added to Database: 2019-10-25 |
Manufacturers Involved: Blue Bird Body Company | ||
Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: | ||
Manufacturer Campaign Number: R19AJ-SB | ||
Component: HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM | ||
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 83 | ||
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. |
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Consequence:
Unexpected vehicle movement can increase the risk of a crash. |
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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. |
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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. |