The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·22V506000·Announced 2022-07-14

Blue Bird Recalls One 2022 All American Transit Bus for Electrical Defect

Blue Bird is recalling one 2022 All American transit bus because an improperly grounded air compressor can cause electric shock.

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 (electric shock) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Blue Bird Body Company is recalling one 2022 All American transit bus equipped with a Cummins PD7000 Electric Drivetrain. The recall addresses an electric air compressor that is improperly grounded, which causes electrical voltage greater than 50V AC during operation.

The improperly grounded air compressor can cause electric shock, increasing the risk of injury. The interim owner notification letter was mailed on September 1, 2022, and remedy parts are expected to become available mid-February 2023.

Dealers will install an electrical ground strap between the compressor motor housing and vehicle chassis free of charge. Owners may contact Blue Bird's customer service at 1-478-822-2242 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN TRANSIT BUS
Brand
BLUE BIRD
Manufacturer
Blue Bird Body Company
Category
Vehicle — Transit Bus
Hazard
Affected units
1

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 (1)

  • ALL AMERICAN TRANSIT BUS

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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