Vehicle recall 21V084000 · February 17, 2021

2022 Blue Bird All American Transit 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 2022 All American 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-NSB.
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: 21V084000
Reported to NHTSA: February 17, 2021
Filed by: Blue Bird Body Company
Manufacturer campaign: R21BC-NSB
Owner notification: April 9, 2021
Vehicles potentially affected: 2
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Electronic stability control (ESC)

Recall 21V084000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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 Transit Bus (2022): 2022

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