Canada2021–2026 Blue Bird VISION and 2021–2026 Blue Bird ALL AMERICAN school buses are affected; identify yours by model name and model years. Certain buses may have 12 V power cables that were not tightened properly, which can loosen and cause loss of drive power, braking assist, steering assist and/or instrument cluster function. Blue Bird will notify owners by mail with inspection and tightening instructions, or you may schedule an appointment for inspection and repair at a Blue Bird dealership.
How to identify it
2021–2026 Blue Bird VISION SCHOOL BUS
2021–2026 Blue Bird ALL AMERICAN SCHOOL BUS
The hazard
On certain electric school buses, the 12 V power cables may not have been tightened properly. As a result, the cable(s) could loosen and cause a loss of power to the wheels. This could also cause the braking assist, steering assist and/or instrument cluster not to work.
A loss of power to the wheels could increase the risk of a crash. A loss of power brakes can cause an increase in brake pedal force and lead to an increase in stopping distance. A loss of power steering assist can cause a sudden increase in steering effort. An instrument cluster that doesn't work could cause warnings, tell-tales and gauges not to display. These issues could increase the risk of a crash.
What to do
Blue Bird will notify owners by mail and provide you with instructions for how to inspect and, if necessary, tighten the 12 V power cables connections. Alternatively, you may schedule an appointment to have the inspection and repairs performed at a Blue Bird dealership.
The official notice
This page is a summary of the notice published by Transport Canada, collected from Health Canada, CFIA and Transport Canada. Check the original before you act on it.
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