Vehicle recall 22V505000 · July 14, 2022
Blue Bird All American School Bus, Vision School Bus and 2 more models
The air compressor housing is improperly grounded, causing electrical voltage greater than 50V AC during operation.
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 2018-2022 All American and Vision school buses equipped with Cummins PD7000 Electric Drivetrains containing an electric air compressor. The air compressor housing is improperly grounded, causing electrical voltage greater than 50V AC during operation.
- Consequence
- An improperly grounded air compressor can cause electric shock, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install an electrical ground strap between the compressor motor housing and vehicle chassis, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 6, 2023. Owners may contact Blue Bird's customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R22BY-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.nhtsa.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 22V505000
- Reported to NHTSA
- July 14, 2022
- Filed by
- Blue Bird Body Company
- Manufacturer campaign
- R22BY-SB
- Owner notification
- February 6, 2023
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 482
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Electrical system › 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 All American School Bus (2020-2022): 2022, 2021, 2020
- Blue Bird Vision (2018-2019): 2019, 2018
- Blue Bird Vision School Bus (2020-2022): 2022, 2021, 2020
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