BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN (2019) recall — Power Train
Blue Bird recalls 2018-2019 school buses with Cummins PowerDrive 7000 EV drivetrain due to software error causing unexpected vehicle movement. Owners must update VCU software for safety.
Use caution until it’s fixed
Unexpected vehicle movement can increase the risk of a crash.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Blue Bird is recalling certain 2018-2019 school buses with Cummins PowerDrive 7000 EV electric drivetrains. The software error can cause unexpected vehicle movement during slow driving, increasing crash risk. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1223513-blue-bird-2019-school-bus-recall-unexpected-movement-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1223513-blue-bird-2019-school-bus-recall-unexpected-movement-risk · Updated October 5, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #19V765000
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“Blue Bird 2019 School Bus Recall: Unexpected Movement Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1223513-blue-bird-2019-school-bus-recall-unexpected-movement-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #19V765000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=19V765000).
Why it’s dangerous
A software error in the VCU (Vehicle Control Unit) causes the anti-roll back feature to activate during slow driving conditions. This can lead to unexpected vehicle movement, potentially increasing crash risk when buses stop and start.
Who’s affected
School bus owners with 2018-2019 Blue Bird Vision or All American models using Cummins PowerDrive 7000 EV drivetrains are affected. Drivers and passengers on buses with this software issue face higher crash risk during stop-and-go traffic.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your school bus has a Cummins PowerDrive 7000 EV electric drivetrain installed. The recall covers 2018-2019 model years of Blue Bird Vision and All American buses.
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What to do — step by step
Update VCU Software
Contact Cummins customer service at 1-800-286-6467 or Blue Bird at 1-478-822-2242 to get free software updates for the Vehicle Control Unit.
What NHTSA says to do
Blue Bird has notified owners, and Cummins dealers will update the VCU software, free of charge. The recall began October 30, 2019. Owners may contact Cummins customer service at 1-800-286-6467 or Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R19AJ-SB.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
A software error in the VCU can cause the anti-roll back feature to activate during slow driving, leading to unexpected vehicle movement.
How do I know if my bus is affected?
Your bus is affected if it's a 2018-2019 Blue Bird Vision or All American model with Cummins PowerDrive 7000 EV electric drivetrain.
What should I do if I own an affected bus?
Contact Cummins customer service at 1-800-286-6467 or Blue Bird at 1-478-822-2242 to get free VCU software updates.
Contact Blue Bird
We’ve drafted a message you can send Blue Bird to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 19V765000 — Blue Bird Blue Bird Hello, I own a Blue Bird that is covered by recall 19V765000 from Blue Bird. The official recall notice states: Blue Bird has notified owners, and Cummins dealers will update the VCU software, free of charge. The recall began October 30, 2019. Owners may contact Cummins customer service at 1-800-286-6467 or Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R19AJ-SB. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #19V765000 (October 25, 2019)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 5, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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