NHTSA Recall 21V083000
Filed by Blue Bird Body Company. Component: Electronic Stability Control (esc). Reported 2021-02-17. An estimated 60 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Vision and 2022 All American school buses equipped with hydraulic brakes and electronic stability control (ESC). The Hydraulic Brake control unit (ECU) may not have been programmed correctly, possibly causing the ESC to malfunction.
Risk
If the electronic stability control does not function properly, it can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
What the manufacturer will do
Blue Bird will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the hydraulic brake ECU and repair it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on April 9, 2021. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R21BC-SB.
Manufacturer campaign number: R21BC-SB
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.