BLUE BIRD 2019 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall
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According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2019 BLUE BIRD VISION
Brand
BLUE BIRD
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2019
Blue Bird Body Company is recalling certain 2019 BLUE BIRD VISION vehicles due to power train issues. A sudden loss of drive power and loss of power steering increases the risk of a crash..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Vision and All American school buses equipped with 7000 EV electric drivetrain units. A connector within the wire harnesses may become unplugged causing loss of communication between control modules, resulting in sudden loss of drive power and power steering.
Reported concern (NHTSA)
A sudden loss of drive power and loss of power steering increases the risk of a crash.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
Blue Bird will notify owners, and Cummins dealers will install a cable tie on the connector to maintain the connector locking tab in the locked position, free of charge. The recall began March 12, 2020. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242 or Cummins customer service at 1-800-286-6467. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R20AL-SB.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026