Blue Bird Driveline Recall 23V276000 (419 Vehicles)

The problem

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.

The risk

A vehicle reversing faster than expected can increase the risk of a crash.

The fix

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)

Contacts

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.nhtsa.gov.

What to do

Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
Call a dealer. Any authorized Blue Bird dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 23V276000.
Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicle	Complaints	Recalls	Grade
2018 Blue Bird All American	0	19	F
2019 Blue Bird All American	2	26	F
2020 Blue Bird All American	0	24	F
2021 Blue Bird All American	0	25	F
2018 Blue Bird Vision	0	35	D
2019 Blue Bird Vision	0	41	D
2020 Blue Bird Vision	0	36	D
2021 Blue Bird Vision	0	32	D

Vehicle

Complaints

Recalls

Grade

2018 Blue Bird All American

2019 Blue Bird All American

2020 Blue Bird All American

2021 Blue Bird All American

2018 Blue Bird Vision

2019 Blue Bird Vision

2020 Blue Bird Vision

2021 Blue Bird Vision

Questions

Is the 23V276000 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. Blue Bird Body Company's dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 23V276000?

Not every vehicle of a listed model year is included. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call a dealer with your VIN.

When was recall 23V276000 announced?

Blue Bird Body Company reported it to NHTSA on April 18, 2023. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

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