RECALL
Problem:
Electric Drivetrain Malfunction
Maker:
Blue Bird Body
Category:
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Type:
Vehicle
Cars:
292
Campaign:
R21BD-SB
Description:
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Vision and All American school buses. The electric drive train cannot detect isolation faults when the high voltage contactors are closed.
Consequences:
An undetected high voltage isolation can expose service personnel to high voltage, increasing the risk of injury.
Actions:
Blue Bird will notify owners, and dealers will update the Vehicle Control Unit software or install a different combination of High Voltage Power Distribution Unit hardware, free of charge. The recall began on May 22, 2021. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird’s number for this recall is R21BD-SB.
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