Vehicle recall 21V083000 · February 17, 2021
Blue Bird Vision School Bus and All American School Bus
The Hydraulic Brake control unit (ECU) may not have been programmed correctly, possibly causing the ESC to malfunction.
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 2021-2022 Vision and 2022 All American school buses equipped with hydraulic brakes and electronic stability control (ESC). The Hydraulic Brake control unit (ECU) may not have been programmed correctly, possibly causing the ESC to malfunction.
- Consequence
- If the electronic stability control does not function properly, it can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
- Remedy
- Blue Bird will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the hydraulic brake ECU and repair it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on April 9, 2021. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R21BC-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
- 21V083000
- Reported to NHTSA
- February 17, 2021
- Filed by
- Blue Bird Body Company
- Manufacturer campaign
- R21BC-SB
- Owner notification
- April 9, 2021
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 60
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Electronic stability control (ESC)
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 School Bus (2022): 2022
- Blue Bird Vision School Bus (2021-2022): 2022, 2021
Has your Blue Bird been repaired?
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