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- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)
- Problem
- Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2023 All American school buses. The engine control module (ECM) may experience an internal short-circuit, which can result in an unexpected engine shut down without the ability to restart the vehicle.
- Risk
- An unexpected engine shut down can increase the risk of a crash. Additionally, a disabled school bus may require an evacuation procedure in an uncontrolled traffic situation, increasing the risk of injury to passengers.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the ECM and update the software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 26, 2022. Owners may contact Blue Bird's customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R22BZ-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.
What this recall means for you
The engine control module (ECM) in certain 2023 Blue Bird All American school buses may develop an internal short circuit. When this happens, the engine can shut down unexpectedly and the bus may not be able to restart.
An unexpected engine shutdown raises the risk of a crash. A disabled school bus may also need to be evacuated in uncontrolled traffic, which increases the risk of injury to passengers.
Authorized Blue Bird dealers will replace the ECM and update its software at no cost to you. Owners can contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242 and should reference recall number R22BZ-SB. You can also check your vehicle's VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Blue Bird ALL American School Bus | 2023 |
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