Electrical system: propulsion systemRecall 22V-505 · Blue Bird vehicles
Blue Bird Body Company recall 22V-505 covers 482 Blue Bird vehicles for a electrical system: propulsion system problem, reported to NHTSA on July 14, 2022. The manufacturer's latest report (2025 Q3) shows 91% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 22V505000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2018-2022 All American and Vision school buses equipped with Cummins PD7000 Electric Drivetrains containing an electric air compressor. The air compressor housing is improperly grounded, causing electrical voltage greater than 50V AC during operation.
The risk
An improperly grounded air compressor can cause electric shock, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix
Dealers will install an electrical ground strap between the compressor motor housing and vehicle chassis, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 6, 2023. Owners may contact Blue Bird's customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R22BY-SB.
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
91%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 July 2, 2022. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.