Blue Bird Body Company | NHTSA Recall #22V506000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 22V506000 by Blue Bird Body Company. Includes 1 affected units, Improperly Grounded Air Compressor Housing, component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Blue bird body company (blue bird) is recalling one 2022 all american transit bus equipped with a cummins pd7000 electric drivetrain 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. the interim owner notification letter was mailed on september 1, 2022. remedy parts are expected to become available mid-february 2023. owners may contact blue bird's customer service at 1-478-822-2242. blue bird's number for this recall is r22by-nsb.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 22V506000
Manufacturer: Blue Bird Body Company
Report Received Date: 2022-07-14T00:00:00
Subject: Improperly grounded air compressor housing
Component: Electrical System
Potentially Affected Units: 1

Details

MFR Campaign Number: R22BY-NSB
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Blue bird body company (blue bird) is recalling one 2022 all american transit bus equipped with a cummins pd7000 electric drivetrain containing an electric air compressor. the air compressor housing is improperly grounded, causing electrical voltage greater than 50v ac during operation.
Consequence Summary: An improperly grounded air compressor can cause electric shock, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action: Dealers will install an electrical ground strap between the compressor motor housing and vehicle chassis, free of charge. the interim owner notification letter was mailed on september 1, 2022. remedy parts are expected to become available mid-february 2023. owners may contact blue bird's customer service at 1-478-822-2242. blue bird's number for this recall is r22by-nsb.

Safety Information

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

Metadata

SID: row-ujc4-p2ch_33mq
NHTSA ID: 22V506000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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