Blue Bird Body Company: Safety Recalls in 2021
Updated on March 19, 2026.
There were 11 safety recalls made by Blue Bird Body Company in 2021. See the details of the recalls below.
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Data Source: NHTSA.
October 6, 2021
(Campaign #: R21BN-SB)
Brake Line Retaining Clamp May Not Be Installed
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2022 Vision school buses equipped with Ford 7.3L engines. The retaining clamp used to secure the hydraulic brake line near the engine may not have been installed, which could cause the brake line to rub which could cause a brake fluid leak and result in a loss of brake function.
NHTSA ID: 21V778000
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
# of Units Affected: 135
Consequence Summary:
Loss of braking ability increases the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Dealers will inspect the hydraulic brakes lines, and install any missing hardware, free of charge. Owners letters were mailed on November 30, 2021. Owners may contact Blue Bird's customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R21BN-SB.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 84.44
September 8, 2021
(Campaign #: R21BL - SB)
Obstructed View of Cross-View Mirror/FMVSS 111
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2022 Vision school buses equipped with cross-view mirrors and a Mobileye collision mitigation system. Due to the current placement of the Mobileye camera, the camera could partially or fully obstruct the driver's view of the passenger side cross-view mirror. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
NHTSA ID: 21V696000
Component: BACK OVER PREVENTION
# of Units Affected: 134
Consequence Summary:
An obstructed view of the passenger side cross-view mirror increases the risk of injury for pedestrians.
Corrective Action:
Dealers will change the location of the camera and update the software, free of charge. Owners were notified of the defect on November 2, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 31, 2022. Owners may contact Blue Bird's customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R21BL-SB.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 97.76
May 4, 2021
(Campaign #: R21BH-NSB)
High Pressure Fuel Rail Assembly May Leak Fuel
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2018-2022 All American vehicles. The sealing washer may not seat correctly in the pilot bore holes, allowing the high pressure fuel rail assembly to leak.
NHTSA ID: 21V313000
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
# of Units Affected: 134
Consequence Summary:
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action:
Dealers will inspect the rail threads and fuel lines, and replace the rail as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 30, 2021. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R21BH-NSB.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 71.64
May 4, 2021
(Campaign #: R21BH-SB)
High Pressure Fuel Rail Assembly May Leak Fuel
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2018-2022 All American buses. The sealing washer may not seat correctly in the pilot bore holes, allowing the high pressure fuel rail assembly to leak.
NHTSA ID: 21V312000
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
# of Units Affected: 1,053
Consequence Summary:
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action:
The remedy for this recall is still under development. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 30, 2021. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R21BH-SB.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 67.43
April 28, 2021
(Campaign #: R21BG-SB)
Drivetrain Malfunction Can Cause Loss of Power
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Vision and All American school buses. The drivetrain may experience an electromagnetic noise on the Control Area Network (CAN) bus, which may cause a loss of electrical power to the power steering pump.
NHTSA ID: 21V300000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 302
Consequence Summary:
A loss of assisted power steering increases the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Cummins will replace the High Voltage Low Power Inverter Harness, and install an overlay harness, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed on May 22, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 25, 2021. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 67.44
April 22, 2021
(Campaign #: R21BE-NSB)
Check Valve Retainer Not Properly Seated/FMVSS 121
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2022-2022 Vision and All American transit buses. A retainer was not properly seated in the SC-3 single check valve and may not provide source air isolation when pressure is applied. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 121, "Air Brake System."
NHTSA ID: 21V285000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 96
Consequence Summary:
Unintended spring brake application may occur, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Dealers will replace the SC-3 check valves, free of charge. Owner notification letters were on mailed November 18, 2021. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R21BE-NSB.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 73.68
April 22, 2021
(Campaign #: R21BE-SB)
Check Valve Retainer Not Properly Seated/FMVSS 121
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Vision and All American school buses. A retainer was not properly seated in the SC-3 single check valve and may not provide source air isolation when pressure is applied. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 121, "Air Brake System."
NHTSA ID: 21V284000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 1,634
Consequence Summary:
Unintended spring brake application may occur, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Dealers will replace the SC-3 check valves, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on November 18, 2021. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R21BE-SB.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 87.15
April 12, 2021
(Campaign #: R21BD-SB)
Electric Drivetrain Malfunction
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Vision and All American school buses. The electric drive train cannot detect isolation faults when the high voltage contactors are closed.
NHTSA ID: 21V253000
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
# of Units Affected: 292
Consequence Summary:
An undetected high voltage isolation can expose service personnel to high voltage, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action:
Blue Bird will notify owners, and dealers will update the Vehicle Control Unit software or install a different combination of High Voltage Power Distribution Unit hardware, free of charge. The recall began on May 22, 2021. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R21BD-SB.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 66.1
February 17, 2021
(Campaign #: R21BC-SB)
Electronic Stability Control Malfunction
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.
NHTSA ID: 21V083000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 60
Consequence Summary:
If the electronic stability control does not function properly, it can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Corrective Action:
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.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 100
February 17, 2021
(Campaign #: R21BC-NSB)
Electronic Stability Control Malfunction
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.
NHTSA ID: 21V084000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 2
Consequence Summary:
If the electronic stability control does not function properly, it can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Corrective Action:
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.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 100
February 12, 2021
(Campaign #: R21BB-SB)
3-Point Seat Belt Seats Installed Incorrectly
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Vision and All American buses. The seats with integrated 3-point seat belts may have been installed incorrectly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."
NHTSA ID: 21V070000
Component: SEAT BELTS
# of Units Affected: 620
Consequence Summary:
An incorrectly installed seat can increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Blue Bird will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the seats and install any missing hardware, as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin April 9, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed February 03, 2022. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R21BB-SB.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 76.7
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