CarRecallWatch- Component
- ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Certain school buses may have a hydraulic brake control unit (ECU) that was not programmed correctly. This can cause the electronic stability control (ESC) system to malfunction.
If the electronic stability control does not function properly, it can increase the risk of a crash or injury. Owners of affected buses should take this recall seriously.
Dealers will inspect the hydraulic brake ECU and repair it as necessary, free of charge. Owners can contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242 and reference recall number R21BC-SB. You can also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Blue Bird ALL American School Bus | 2022 |
|---|---|
| Blue Bird Vision School Bus | 20212022 |