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🩹 Injury riskNHTSA 22V506📅 Jul 14, 2022

2022 Blue Bird ALL American Transit BUS recall: electrical system

⚠️ What's wrong

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.

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
22V506000
Manufacturer recall #
R22BY-NSB
Manufacturer
Blue Bird Body Company
Vehicles affected
1
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Feb 6, 2023
Built
Apr 6, 2022 – Apr 6, 2022
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.nhtsa.gov.

Vehicles in this recall

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

FAQ

Is the 22V506 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 22V506?

2022 Blue Bird ALL American Transit BUS. 1 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.