Electrical system: propulsion systemRecall 22V-506 · 2022 Blue Bird ALL American Transit Bus
Blue Bird Body Company recall 22V-506 covers 1 2022 Blue Bird ALL American Transit Bus for a electrical system: propulsion system problem, reported to NHTSA on July 14, 2022. The manufacturer's latest report (2023 Q3) shows 100% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 22V506000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling one 2022 All American transit bus equipped with a Cummins PD7000 Electric Drivetrain 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. The interim owner notification letter was mailed on September 1, 2022. Remedy parts are expected to become available mid-February 2023. Owners may contact Blue Bird's customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R22BY-NSB.
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 April 6, 2022 to April 6, 2022. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.