NHTSA Recall 21V253000: Shock protection (electrical system) and 2 other components
Blue Bird Body Company reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 292 vehicles. It affects 4 models including the Blue Bird All American.
| NHTSA campaign | 21V253000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | R21BD-SB |
| Components | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › PROPULSION SYSTEM › SHOCK PROTECTION; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › PROPULSION SYSTEM › FUSES, RELAYS, CONTACTS, AND SHUNTS; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › SOFTWARE |
| Report received | April 12, 2021 |
| Owner notification | May 22, 2021 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Vision and All American school buses. The electric drive train cannot detect isolation faults when the high voltage contactors are closed.
Safety risk
An undetected high voltage isolation can expose service personnel to high voltage, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Blue Bird will notify owners, and dealers will update the Vehicle Control Unit software or install a different combination of High Voltage Power Distribution Unit hardware, free of charge. The recall began on May 22, 2021. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R21BD-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 21V253000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Blue Bird All American | 2018, 2019 |
| Blue Bird All American School Bus | 2020, 2021 |
| Blue Bird Vision | 2018, 2019 |
| Blue Bird Vision School Bus | 2020, 2021 |
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.