Blue Bird recall R19AJ-SB

Q: Is R19AJ-SB the same recall as 19V765000?

Yes. R19AJ-SB is Blue Bird’s own number for it; 19V765000 is NHTSA’s. One recall, two references.

Blue Bird calls it R19AJ-SB. NHTSA filed it as campaign 19V765000 on Oct 25, 2019: hybrid propulsion system on the 2018–2019 Blue Bird ALL American and 1 other Blue Bird model, 83 vehicles potentially affected. One recall, two numbers — the dealer quotes the manufacturer’s, the federal record carries NHTSA’s.

The full filing, 19V765000 →Check a VIN at NHTSA

What NHTSA has under this number

Source: 49 CFR Part 573 filings

NHTSA campaign	Vehicles	Component	Filed	Affected	Severity
19V765000	2018–2019 Blue Bird ALL American and 1 other Blue Bird model	Hybrid Propulsion System	Oct 25, 2019	83	high

Problem Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Vision and All American school buses equipped with Cummins PowerDrive 7000 EV electric drivetrain units. Due to a software error, the VCU may activate the anti-roll back feature during slow moving or stop and go conditions, which can cause unexpected vehicle movement. Risk Unexpected vehicle movement can increase the risk of a crash. Fix Blue Bird has notified owners, and Cummins dealers will update the VCU software, free of charge. The recall began October 30, 2019. Owners may contact Cummins customer service at 1-800-286-6467 or Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R19AJ-SB.

The manufacturer’s own words as filed for 19V765000. Every model year it covers, the build window and the filed PDFs →

Two numbers, one recall

Every safety recall carries two identifiers. R19AJ-SB is the number Blue Bird assigned in its own system: it is what appears on the owner letter, on the dealer’s service screen and on the repair order. 19V765000 is the number NHTSA filed the same recall under when the manufacturer reported it, and it is the one every federal record, this site included, is keyed on.

The repair is free by federal law for vehicles up to fifteen years old. Whether one particular vehicle is included is settled by its VIN against the manufacturer’s build list, not by its model year.

Check one specific vehicle

Both lookups check a VIN against the manufacturer’s own list and say whether the repair is still outstanding on that vehicle.

NHTSA VIN recall lookup →

Common questions

Source: NHTSA, 49 CFR Part 573

Is R19AJ-SB the same recall as 19V765000?

Yes. R19AJ-SB is Blue Bird’s own number for it; 19V765000 is NHTSA’s. One recall, two references.

Which vehicles does R19AJ-SB cover?

2018–2019 Blue Bird ALL American and 1 other Blue Bird model, 83 vehicles by the manufacturer’s count. A recall covers a build range, so the VIN decides whether one particular vehicle is in it.

Does the R19AJ-SB repair cost anything?

No. The manufacturer must remedy a safety defect at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from first sale.