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Blue Bird Body Company

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM — Improperly Grounded Air Compressor Housing · July 14, 2022

The problem

Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling one 2022 All American transit bus equipped with a Cummins PD7000 Electric Drivetrain containing an electric air compressor. The air compressor housing is improperly grounded, causing electrical voltage greater than 50V AC during operation.

Risk

An improperly grounded air compressor can cause electric shock, increasing the risk of injury.

What owners should do

Dealers will install an electrical ground strap between the compressor motor housing and vehicle chassis, free of charge. The interim owner notification letter was mailed on September 1, 2022. Remedy parts are expected to become available mid-February 2023. Owners may contact Blue Bird's customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R22BY-NSB.

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