Blue Bird recalls 2018-2021 All American school buses with PowerDrive 7000 systems that may reverse too fast downhill, increasing crash risk. Owners receive free software updates.
A vehicle reversing faster than expected can increase the risk of a crash.
Blue Bird is recalling certain 2018-2021 All American school buses that may reverse faster than expected when going downhill without the brake pedal pressed. This could increase crash risk during normal operation. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1223526-blue-bird-2019-all-american-school-bus-recall-reverse-speed.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1223526-blue-bird-2019-all-american-school-bus-recall-reverse-speed · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #23V276000
“Blue Bird 2019 All American School Bus Recall: Reverse Speed Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1223526-blue-bird-2019-all-american-school-bus-recall-reverse-speed. Based on NHTSA recall 23V276000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=23V276000).
The System Control Module (SCM) may activate the anti-rollback feature when the bus is in reverse and pointing downhill with the brake pedal not applied. This causes the vehicle to reverse faster than expected, potentially increasing crash risk during normal operation.
Owners of Blue Bird 2018-2021 All American and Vision school buses with PowerDrive 7000 electric drive systems are affected. School bus drivers and passengers are most at risk when reversing downhill without braking.
Check if your Blue Bird All American or Vision school bus was manufactured between 2018 and 2021 and has a PowerDrive 7000 electric drive system. The recall covers vehicles with the System Control Module (SCM) that may activate the anti-rollback feature.
Call 1-478-822-2242 to confirm your vehicle is affected and schedule a free software update.
Dealers will update the SCM software calibration for free to prevent the vehicle from reversing too fast downhill.
Dealers will update the SCM software calibration, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 10, 2023. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R23CG (SB)
The System Control Module (SCM) may activate the anti-rollback feature when the bus is in reverse and pointing downhill with the brake pedal not applied, causing the vehicle to reverse faster than expected.
Check if your Blue Bird All American or Vision school bus was manufactured between 2018 and 2021 and has a PowerDrive 7000 electric drive system.
No deadline is specified in the recall notice; dealers will update the software for free when the owner contacts Blue Bird customer service.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Blue Bird to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 23V276000 — Blue Bird Blue Bird Hello, I own a Blue Bird that is covered by recall 23V276000 from Blue Bird. The official recall notice states: Dealers will update the SCM software calibration, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 10, 2023. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R23CG (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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