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NHTSA Recall 21V084000: Electronic stability control (esc)

Blue Bird Body Company reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 2 vehicles. It affects 2022 Blue Bird All American Transit Bus.

2
vehicles potentially affected
1
model affected
2021
owners notified (April 9)
NHTSA campaign21V084000
Manufacturer campaignR21BC-NSB
ComponentELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
Report receivedFebruary 17, 2021
Owner notificationApril 9, 2021
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2022 All American 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.

Safety risk

If the electronic stability control does not function properly, it can increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Remedy

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-NSB.

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 21V084000

Make and modelModel years
Blue Bird All American Transit Bus2022

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.