Blue Bird Recalls 2018-2019 School Buses Due to Software Error
Blue Bird is recalling 2018-2019 Vision and All American school buses because a software error may cause unexpected vehicle movement.
What this means for you
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (school buses) where unexpected movement increases crash risk, but no injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.
Plain-English summary
Blue Bird Body Company is recalling certain 2018-2019 Vision and All American school buses equipped with Cummins PowerDrive 7000 EV electric drivetrain units. The recall affects 83 vehicles.
A software error in the vehicle control unit (VCU) may activate the anti-roll back feature during slow-moving or stop-and-go conditions. This can cause unexpected vehicle movement, which increases the risk of a crash.
Blue Bird has notified owners, and Cummins dealers will update the VCU software free of charge. The recall began on October 30, 2019. Owners may contact Cummins customer service at 1-800-286-6467 or Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R19AJ-SB.
The recalled product
- Product
- BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN, VISION
- Brand
- BLUE BIRD
- Manufacturer
- Blue Bird Body Company
- Category
- Vehicle — School Bus
- Affected units
- 83
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Model numbers (2)
- ALL AMERICAN
- VISION
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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