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Blue Bird ALL American Transit Bus Recall 21V084: Stability Control May Fail, Raising Crash Risk

NHTSA campaign 21V084, reported February 17, 2021, 2 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

Certain 2022 Blue Bird All American buses equipped with hydraulic brakes and electronic stability control (ESC) may have a hydraulic brake control unit that was not programmed correctly. This could cause the stability control system to malfunction.

If electronic stability control does not function properly, it can increase the risk of a crash or injury. Owners should watch for notices from Blue Bird and check their vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls.

Blue Bird will notify owners, and authorized dealers will inspect the hydraulic brake control unit and repair it as necessary at no cost to the owner. For questions, contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242, referencing recall number R21BC-NSB.

Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle

The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 21V084Blue Bird Body Company
Component
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
Problem
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.
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-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.

Affected vehicles

Blue Bird ALL American Transit Bus2022