NHTSA Recall 20V074000: Power train
Blue Bird Body Company reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 58 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Blue Bird All American.
| NHTSA campaign | 20V074000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | R20AL-SB |
| Component | POWER TRAIN |
| Report received | February 11, 2020 |
| Owner notification | March 12, 2020 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Vision and All American school buses equipped with 7000 EV electric drivetrain units. A connector within the wire harnesses may become unplugged causing loss of communication between control modules, resulting in sudden loss of drive power and power steering.
Safety risk
A sudden loss of drive power and loss of power steering increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Blue Bird will notify owners, and Cummins dealers will install a cable tie on the connector to maintain the connector locking tab in the locked position, free of charge. The recall began March 12, 2020. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242 or Cummins customer service at 1-800-286-6467. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R20AL-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.
Vehicles covered by recall 20V074000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.