Blue Bird Vision recalled over injury risk

Recall date

February 11, 2020

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Blue Bird Body Company recalls 2018–2019 Blue Bird Vision, All American

Recall number

20V074000

Brand / firm

Blue Bird

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 58 units

Why it was recalled

A sudden loss of drive power and loss of power steering increases the risk of a crash.

What was recalled

Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Vision and All American school buses equipped with 7000 EV electric drivetrain units. A connector within the wire harnesses may become unplugged causing loss of communication between control modules, resulting in sudden loss of drive power and power steering.

What to do

Blue Bird will notify owners, and Cummins dealers will install a cable tie on the connector to maintain the connector locking tab in the locked position, free of charge. The recall began March 12, 2020. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242 or Cummins customer service at 1-800-286-6467. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R20AL-SB.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.