NHTSARecalled Apr 18, 2023 · #23V276000
School Bus May Reverse Faster than Expected
Hazard
Vehicle safety defect
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Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2018-2021 All American and Vision School Buses, equipped with PowerDrive 7000 electric drive systems. The System Control Module (SCM) may activate the anti-rollback feature, causing the vehicle to reverse faster than expected when the vehicle is in reverse and pointing downhill with the brake pedal not applied. A vehicle reversing faster than expected can increase the risk of a crash.
Product details
- Product
- School Bus May Reverse Faster than Expected
- 7000 electric drive
- Type
- Vehicle
- Manufacturer
- Blue Bird Body Company
- Model numbers
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- UPCs
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What you should do
Dealers will update the SCM software calibration, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 10, 2023. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R23CG (SB)