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NHTSARecalled Apr 18, 2023 · #23V276000

School Bus May Reverse Faster than Expected

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

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
UPCs

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)

View the official CPSC notice