Blue Bird recall R22BY-SB

Q: Is R22BY-SB the same recall as 22V505000?

Yes. R22BY-SB is Blue Bird’s own number for it; 22V505000 is NHTSA’s. One recall, two references.

Blue Bird calls it R22BY-SB. NHTSA filed it as campaign 22V505000 on Jul 14, 2022: electrical system on the 2018–2022 Blue Bird ALL American and 3 other Blue Bird models, 482 vehicles potentially affected. One recall, two numbers — the dealer quotes the manufacturer’s, the federal record carries NHTSA’s.

The full filing, 22V505000 →Check a VIN at NHTSA

What NHTSA has under this number

Source: 49 CFR Part 573 filings

NHTSA campaign	Vehicles	Component	Filed	Affected	Severity
22V505000	2018–2022 Blue Bird ALL American and 3 other Blue Bird models	Electrical System	Jul 14, 2022	482	moderate

Problem Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2018-2022 All American and Vision school buses equipped with Cummins PD7000 Electric Drivetrains 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. Fix Dealers will install an electrical ground strap between the compressor motor housing and vehicle chassis, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 6, 2023. Owners may contact Blue Bird's customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R22BY-SB.

The manufacturer’s own words as filed for 22V505000. Every model year it covers, the build window and the filed PDFs →

Two numbers, one recall

Every safety recall carries two identifiers. R22BY-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. 22V505000 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 R22BY-SB the same recall as 22V505000?

Yes. R22BY-SB is Blue Bird’s own number for it; 22V505000 is NHTSA’s. One recall, two references.

Which vehicles does R22BY-SB cover?

2018–2022 Blue Bird ALL American and 3 other Blue Bird models, 482 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 R22BY-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.