NHTSA Recall 21V300000: Steering and power train
Blue Bird Body Company reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 302 vehicles. It affects 4 models including the Blue Bird All American.
| NHTSA campaign | 21V300000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | R21BG-SB |
| Components | STEERING; POWER TRAIN |
| Report received | April 28, 2021 |
| Owner notification | October 25, 2021 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Vision and All American school buses. The drivetrain may experience an electromagnetic noise on the Control Area Network (CAN) bus, which may cause a loss of electrical power to the power steering pump.
Safety risk
A loss of assisted power steering increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Cummins will replace the High Voltage Low Power Inverter Harness, and install an overlay harness, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed on May 22, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 25, 2021. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242.
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 21V300000
| 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.