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2018-2021 Blue Bird All American, Blue Bird All American School Bus and others recall: software

Blue Bird Body Company reported this safety recall on April 12, 2021. It covers about 292 vehicles.

vehicles affected
292
reported
Apr 12, 2021
owners notified
May 22, 2021

Electrical system: software

What is wrong
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Vision and All American school buses. The electric drive train cannot detect isolation faults when the high voltage contactors are closed.
Risk
An undetected high voltage isolation can expose service personnel to high voltage, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Blue Bird will notify owners, and dealers will update the Vehicle Control Unit software or install a different combination of High Voltage Power Distribution Unit hardware, free of charge. The recall began on May 22, 2021. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1‑478‑822‑2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R21BD-SB.

Recall number 21V253000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 21V253000

Is there a recall on the 2018-2021 Blue Bird All American, Blue Bird All American School Bus and others software?

Yes. Recall 21V253000, reported on April 12, 2021, covers about 292 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 21V253000?

Blue Bird will notify owners, and dealers will update the Vehicle Control Unit software or install a different combination of High Voltage Power Distribution Unit hardware, free of charge. The recall began on May 22, 2021. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1‑478‑822‑2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R21BD-SB.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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