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Blue Bird Body - Drivetrain malfunction can cause loss of power
Official notice
28 Apr 2021
Last checked
28 Apr 2021
An official NHTSA notice concerns Blue Bird Body - Drivetrain malfunction can cause loss of power. A loss of assisted power steering increases the risk of a crash. Published 2021-04-28.
What to do now
Cummins will replace the high voltage low power inverter harness, and install an overlay harness, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed on may 22, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed on october 25, 2021. Owners may contact blue bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242.
Units affected
302
Recall number
R21BG-SB
Official notice
2021-04-28
The hazard
The hazard
A loss of assisted power steering increases the risk of a crash.
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Brand: Blue Bird Body. Contact: Blue Bird Body Company.
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