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NHTSARecalled Jun 19, 2019 · #19V471000

VCU May Shut Down High Voltage Contactors

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Description

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. An unexpected loss of drive and power steering may increase the risk of a crash.

Product details

Product
VCU May Shut Down High Voltage Contactors
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Blue Bird Body Company
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

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).

View the official CPSC notice