NHTSA Recall 22V506000: Propulsion system (electrical system)
Blue Bird Body Company reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1 vehicles. It affects 2022 Blue Bird All American Transit Bus.
| NHTSA campaign | 22V506000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | R22BY-NSB |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › PROPULSION SYSTEM |
| Report received | July 14, 2022 |
| Owner notification | February 6, 2023 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling one 2022 All American transit bus equipped with a Cummins PD7000 Electric Drivetrain containing an electric air compressor. The air compressor housing is improperly grounded, causing electrical voltage greater than 50V AC during operation.
Safety risk
An improperly grounded air compressor can cause electric shock, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will install an electrical ground strap between the compressor motor housing and vehicle chassis, free of charge. The interim owner notification letter was mailed on September 1, 2022. Remedy parts are expected to become available mid-February 2023. Owners may contact Blue Bird's customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R22BY-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.nhtsa.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 22V506000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Blue Bird All American Transit Bus | 2022 |
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.