Blue Bird recalls 2018-2022 All American school buses with improper air compressor grounding. This can cause electric shock during operation. Owners must contact Blue Bird for free electrical ground strap installation.
An improperly grounded air compressor can cause electric shock, increasing the risk of injury.
Blue Bird is recalling certain 2018-2022 All American school buses because the air compressor housing isn't properly grounded. This can cause electric shock during operation, potentially leading to injury. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1223525-blue-bird-2019-all-american-school-bus-electrical-shock-recall.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1223525-blue-bird-2019-all-american-school-bus-electrical-shock-recall · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #22V505000
“Blue Bird 2019 All American School Bus Electrical Shock Recall.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1223525-blue-bird-2019-all-american-school-bus-electrical-shock-recall. Based on NHTSA recall 22V505000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=22V505000).
The air compressor housing is improperly grounded, causing electrical voltage greater than 50V AC to build up during operation. This can lead to electric shock if someone touches the compressor housing while it's running.
School bus owners using Blue Bird All American or Vision models from 2018-2022 with Cummins PD7000 Electric Drivetrains are affected. Drivers and passengers are at risk of electric shock during operation.
Check if your Blue Bird All American or Vision school bus (2018-2022 model year) has a Cummins PD7000 Electric Drivetrain. The recall covers vehicles where the air compressor housing isn't properly grounded.
Call 1-478-822-2242 to schedule free electrical ground strap installation for your vehicle.
Dealers will install an electrical ground strap between the compressor motor housing and vehicle chassis at no cost.
Dealers will install an electrical ground strap between the compressor motor housing and vehicle chassis, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 6, 2023. Owners may contact Blue Bird's customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R22BY-SB.
The air compressor housing is improperly grounded, causing electrical voltage greater than 50V AC during operation, which can lead to electric shock.
Check if your Blue Bird All American or Vision school bus (2018-2022 model year) has a Cummins PD7002 Electric Drivetrain with improperly grounded air compressor housing.
Contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242 to schedule free electrical ground strap installation.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Blue Bird to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 22V505000 — Blue Bird Blue Bird Hello, I own a Blue Bird that is covered by recall 22V505000 from Blue Bird. The official recall notice states: Dealers will install an electrical ground strap between the compressor motor housing and vehicle chassis, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 6, 2023. Owners may contact Blue Bird's customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R22BY-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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