Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Vision and All American school buses equipped with PowerDrive 7000 EV electric drivetrains. The Vehicle Control Unit (VCU) may unexpectedly shut down the high voltage contactors, resulting in loss of all systems powered by high voltage, including the traction drive system and power steering.
Blue Bird Body Company – VCU May Shut Down High Voltage Contactors
| Report Received Date | 06/19/2019 |
| NHTSA ID | 19V471000 |
| Consequence Summary | An unexpected loss of drive and power steering may increase the risk of a crash. |
| Corrective Action | Cummins will notify Blue Bird owners and will update the VCU software with a revised version, free of charge. The recall began July 24, 2019. Owners may contact Cummins customer service at 1-800-286-6467 or Blue Bird at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R19AE (SB). |
| Recall Code | R19AE (SB) |
| Potentially Affected | 19 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=19V471000) |
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