Blue Bird is recalling certain 2018-2021 All American school buses due to electrical system risks that could expose service personnel to high voltage during maintenance.
An undetected high voltage isolation can expose service personnel to high voltage, increasing the risk of injury.
Blue Bird is recalling 2018-2021 All American school buses because their electrical system can't detect isolation faults when high voltage contactors are closed. This poses a risk of injury to service personnel during maintenance work. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1223515-blue-bird-2019-all-american-school-bus-electrical-recall-high.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1223515-blue-bird-2019-all-american-school-bus-electrical-recall-high · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #21V253000
“Blue Bird 2019 All American School Bus Electrical Recall: High Voltage Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1223515-blue-bird-2019-all-american-school-bus-electrical-recall-high. Based on NHTSA recall 21V253000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=21V253000).
The electrical system in these buses cannot detect isolation faults when high voltage contactors are closed. This means service personnel could be exposed to high voltage during maintenance, increasing the risk of injury.
School bus owners and service personnel who use the recalled 2018-2021 Blue Bird All American buses are most at risk. The hazard specifically affects service technicians working on these vehicles.
Check if your school bus is a 2018-2021 Blue Bird All American model. The recall covers vehicles with the specific electrical system described in the notice.
Reach out to Blue Bird at 1-478-822-2242 to schedule a software update or hardware installation.
The manufacturer will provide a free software update for the Vehicle Control Unit to address the electrical system issue.
Alternatively, a different combination of High Voltage Power Distribution Unit hardware may be installed at no cost.
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.
The recall number is R21BD-SB.
The recall began on May 22, 2021.
No, the recall requires a software update or hardware installation, so you can continue using the bus safely after the fix.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Blue Bird to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 21V253000 — Blue Bird Blue Bird Hello, I own a Blue Bird that is covered by recall 21V253000 from Blue Bird. The official recall notice states: 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. 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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