Blue Bird Body Company | NHTSA Recall #19V765000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 19V765000 by Blue Bird Body Company. Affecting 2018-2019 vision and all american school buses equipped with cummins powerdrive 7000 ev electric drivetrain units Includes 83 affected units, VCU May Activate the Anti-Roll Back, component: HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

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2018-2019 vision and all american school buses equipped with cummins powerdrive 7000 ev electric drivetrain units

Defect Summary

Blue bird body company (blue bird) is recalling certain 2018-2019 vision and all american school buses equipped with cummins powerdrive 7000 ev electric drivetrain units. due to a software error, the vcu may activate the anti-roll back feature during slow moving or stop and go conditions, which can cause unexpected vehicle movement.

Corrective Action

Blue bird has notified owners, and cummins dealers will update the vcu software, free of charge. the recall began 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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 19V765000
Report Received Date: 2019-10-25T00:00:00
Subject: Vcu may activate the anti-roll back
Component: Hybrid Propulsion System
Potentially Affected Units: 83

Details

MFR Campaign Number: R19AJ-SB
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Blue bird body company (blue bird) is recalling certain 2018-2019 vision and all american school buses equipped with cummins powerdrive 7000 ev electric drivetrain units. due to a software error, the vcu may activate the anti-roll back feature during slow moving or stop and go conditions, which can cause unexpected vehicle movement.
Consequence Summary: Unexpected vehicle movement can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: Blue bird has notified owners, and cummins dealers will update the vcu software, free of charge. the recall began 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 100

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NHTSA ID: 19V765000
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Created At: 1742808662
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