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Blue Bird 2018–2021 Power Train recall

Recalled April 18, 2023 · NHTSA recall 23V276000 · Blue Bird

Hazard
A vehicle reversing faster than expected can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will update the SCM software calibration, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 10, 2023. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R23CG (SB)
Units
419 units

Description

Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2018-2021 All American and Vision School Buses, equipped with PowerDrive 7000 electric drive systems. The System Control Module (SCM) may activate the anti-rollback feature, causing the vehicle to reverse faster than expected when the vehicle is in reverse and pointing downhill with the brake pedal not applied.

What to do

Dealers will update the SCM software calibration, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 10, 2023. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R23CG (SB)

Product
Blue Bird ALL AMERICAN · Blue Bird ALL AMERICAN SCHOOL BUS · Blue Bird VISION · Blue Bird VISION SCHOOL BUS
Manufacturer(s)
Blue Bird Body Company

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov