School Bus May Reverse Faster than Expected
Recall Information
| Manufacturer | Blue Bird Body Company |
|---|---|
| NHTSA ID | 23V276000 |
| Report Received Date | 4/18/2023 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN |
| Vehicles Affected | 419 |
| Completion Rate | 74.22% |
| Recall Category | Vehicle |
| Software Recall | Yes |
| OTA Update | No |
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.
Issue
A vehicle reversing faster than expected can increase the risk of a crash.
Consequence Summary
A vehicle reversing faster than expected can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
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)
