School bus may reverse faster than expected
Defect Summary
Blue bird body company (blue bird) is recalling certain 2018-2021 all american and vision school buses, equipped with powerdrive 7000 electric drive systems. the system control module (scm) may activate the anti-rollback feature, causing the vehicle to reverse faster than expected when the vehicle is in reverse and pointing downhill with the brake pedal not applied.
Safety Consequence
A vehicle reversing faster than expected can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
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)
Similar Recalls
Other recalls from Blue Bird Body Company or involving Power Train.
FAQ: Recall 23V276000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 23V276000?
NHTSA recall 23V276000 was issued by Blue Bird Body Company on April 18, 2023. It addresses: School bus may reverse faster than expected. The recall affects approximately 419 vehicles, with the defect involving the Power Train component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Blue Bird Body Company dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 23V276000 or the manufacturer campaign number R23CG (SB). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
Where does the data on this page come from?
All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.