NHTSA Recall 23V276000: Driveline (power train)
Blue Bird Body Company reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 419 vehicles. It affects 4 models including the Blue Bird All American.
| NHTSA campaign | 23V276000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | R23CG (SB) |
| Component | POWER TRAIN › DRIVELINE |
| Report received | April 18, 2023 |
| Owner notification | May 10, 2023 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2018-2021 All American and Vision School Buses, equipped with PowerDrive 7000 electric drive systems. The System Control Module (SCM) may activate the anti-rollback feature, causing the vehicle to reverse faster than expected when the vehicle is in reverse and pointing downhill with the brake pedal not applied.
Safety risk
A vehicle reversing faster than expected can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will update the SCM software calibration, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 10, 2023. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R23CG (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.nhtsa.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 23V276000
| 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.