Vehicle recall 19V471000 · June 19, 2019
Blue Bird All American and Vision
The Vehicle Control Unit (VCU) may unexpectedly shut down the high voltage contactors, resulting in loss of all systems powered by high voltage, including the traction drive…
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Vision and All American school buses equipped with PowerDrive 7000 EV electric drivetrains. The Vehicle Control Unit (VCU) may unexpectedly shut down the high voltage contactors, resulting in loss of all systems powered by high voltage, including the traction drive system and power steering.
- Consequence
- An unexpected loss of drive and power steering may increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Cummins will notify Blue Bird owners and will update the VCU software with a revised version, free of charge. The recall began July 24, 2019. Owners may contact Cummins customer service at 1-800-286-6467 or Blue Bird at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R19AE (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.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 19V471000
- Reported to NHTSA
- June 19, 2019
- Filed by
- Blue Bird Body Company
- Manufacturer campaign
- R19AE (SB)
- Owner notification
- July 24, 2019
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 19
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Electrical system › Software; Hybrid propulsion system
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Blue Bird All American (2018-2019): 2019, 2018
- Blue Bird Vision (2018-2019): 2019, 2018
Has your Blue Bird been repaired?
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