Blue Bird Body Company is recalling one 2022 All American transit bus equipped with a Cummins
— Recall Campaign #22V506000
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling one 2022 All American transit bus equipped with a Cummins PD7000 Electric Drivetrain containing an electric air compressor. The air compressor housing is improperly grounded, causing electrical voltage greater than 50V AC during operation.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 1 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
22V506000
| Manufacturer: | Blue Bird Body Company |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | July 14, 2022 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 22V506000 |
| Units affected: | 1 |
- Description:
- Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling one 2022 All American transit bus equipped with a Cummins PD7000 Electric Drivetrain containing an electric air compressor. The air compressor housing is improperly grounded, causing electrical voltage greater than 50V AC during operation.
- Consequeces:
- An improperly grounded air compressor can cause electric shock, increasing the risk of injury.
- Corrective action:
- Dealers will install an electrical ground strap between the compressor motor housing and vehicle chassis, free of charge. The interim owner notification letter was mailed on September 1, 2022. Remedy parts are expected to become available mid-February 2023. Owners may contact Blue Bird's customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R22BY-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.nhtsa.gov.