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.
Blue Bird Body Company – Improperly Grounded Air Compressor Housing
| Report Received Date | 07/14/2022 |
| NHTSA ID | 22V505000 |
| 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. 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. |
| Recall Code | R22BY-SB |
| Potentially Affected | 482 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=22V505000) |
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