Electrical system: softwareRecall 19V-471 · Blue Bird vehicles
Blue Bird Body Company recall 19V-471 covers 19 Blue Bird vehicles for a electrical system: software problem, reported to NHTSA on June 19, 2019. The manufacturer's latest report (2020 Q4) shows 100% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 19V471000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The risk
An unexpected loss of drive and power steering may increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
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).
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
100%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from August 1, 2018 to May 7, 2019. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.