Blue Bird Body Company | NHTSA Recall #22V505000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 22V505000 by Blue Bird Body Company. Affecting 2018-2022 all american and vision school buses equipped with cummins pd7000 electric drivetrains containing an electric air compressor Includes 482 affected units, Improperly Grounded Air Compressor Housing, component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModels2018-2022 all american and vision school buses equipped with cummins pd7000 electric drivetrains containing an electric air compressor
Defect Summary
Blue bird body company (blue bird) is recalling certain 2018-2022 all american and vision school buses equipped with cummins pd7000 electric drivetrains containing an electric air compressor. the air compressor housing is improperly grounded, causing electrical voltage greater than 50v ac during operation.
Corrective Action
Dealers will install an electrical ground strap between the compressor motor housing and vehicle chassis, free of charge. owner notification letters were mailed february 6, 2023. owners may contact blue bird's customer service at 1-478-822-2242. blue bird's number for this recall is r22by-sb.