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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 20V074📅 Feb 12, 2020

2018–2019 Blue Bird ALL American & 2018–2019 Blue Bird Vision recall: powertrain & transmission

⚠️ What's wrong

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.

💥 The risk

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

🔧 The fix

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.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
20V074000
Manufacturer recall #
R20AL-SB
Manufacturer
Blue Bird Body Company
Vehicles affected
58
Component
POWER TRAIN
Owner phone
1-800-286-6467
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Mar 12, 2020
Built
Jan 19, 2019 – Sep 9, 2019
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
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.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 20V074 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 20V074?

2018–2019 Blue Bird ALL American & 2018–2019 Blue Bird Vision. 58 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Blue Bird dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-286-6467.