NHTSA Recall 23V425000: Instrument cluster/panel (electrical system) and service brakes, air
Blue Bird Body Company reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1,424 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Blue Bird All American School Bus.
| NHTSA campaign | 23V425000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | R23CH (School Bus) |
| Components | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL; SERVICE BRAKES, AIR |
| Report received | June 13, 2023 |
| Owner notification | July 27, 2023 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2021-2024 All American and 2021-2022 Vision school buses. A software error in the instrument cluster may cause the air pressure gauges and the visual and audio low air warnings to not function. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 121, "Air Brake Systems."
Safety risk
Air gauges and warnings that do not alert the driver to air pressure loss can result in driving without functioning brakes, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will update the instrument cluster software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 27, 2023, 2023. Owners may contact Blue Bird's customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R23CH (School Bus).
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 23V425000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Blue Bird All American School Bus | 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 |
| Blue Bird Vision School Bus | 2021, 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.