NHTSA recall 21V083000
Electronic stability control (esc)
Blue Bird All American School Bus and 1 more
Reported Feb 17, 202160 vehicles affectedBlue Bird Body CompanyMaker’s number R21BC-SB
The defect
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.
The risk
If the electronic stability control does not function properly, it can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
The 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.