Blue Bird ALL American, Vision (2018-2019): Electrical system
Recall 19V471000 · Jun 19, 2019 · Blue Bird Body Company
19
vehicles affected
19
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 19V471000
- Date
- Jun 19, 2019
- Maker
- Blue Bird Body Company
- Units affected
- 19
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Electrical system > Software; Hybrid propulsion system
- Model years
- 2018-2019
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Vision and All American school buses equipped with PowerDrive 7000 EV electric drivetrains. The Vehicle Control Unit (VCU) may unexpectedly shut down the high voltage contactors, resulting in loss of all systems powered by high voltage, including the traction drive system and power steering.
What can happen
An unexpected loss of drive and power steering may increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
Cummins will notify Blue Bird owners and will update the VCU software with a revised version, free of charge. The recall began July 24, 2019. Owners may contact Cummins customer service at 1-800-286-6467 or Blue Bird at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R19AE (SB).
Vehicles covered
2 models, 4 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Blue Bird | All American | 2018-2019 |
| Blue Bird | Vision | 2018-2019 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 19V471000?
2 models: Blue Bird All American (2018-2019), Blue Bird Vision (2018-2019), about 19 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 19V471000?
Cummins will notify Blue Bird owners and will update the VCU software with a revised version, free of charge. The recall began July 24, 2019. Owners may contact Cummins customer service at 1-800-286-6467 or Blue Bird at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R19AE (SB).
What can happen?
An unexpected loss of drive and power steering may increase the risk of a crash.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.