Blue Bird Body Company | NHTSA Recall #21V253000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 21V253000 by Blue Bird Body Company. Affecting 2018-2021 vision and all american school buses Includes 292 affected units, Electric Drivetrain Malfunction, component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

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2018-2021 vision and all american school buses

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 21V253000
Manufacturer: Blue Bird Body Company
Report Received Date: 2021-04-12T00:00:00
Subject: Electric drivetrain malfunction
Component: Electrical System
Potentially Affected Units: 292

Details

MFR Campaign Number: R21BD-SB
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: 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.
Consequence Summary: An undetected high voltage isolation can expose service personnel to high voltage, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 64.73

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NHTSA ID: 21V253000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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