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NHTSARecalled Jul 14, 2022 · #22V506000

Improperly Grounded Air Compressor Housing

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

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. An improperly grounded air compressor can cause electric shock, increasing the risk of injury.

Product details

Product
Improperly Grounded Air Compressor Housing
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Blue Bird Body Company
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

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.

View the official CPSC notice