01 / OFFICIAL CAMPAIGNS
2022 Blue Bird Vision School Bus (Electric) recall campaigns
NHTSA 26V519000
- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Report received
- August 10, 2026
- Potential units
- 18,248campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2021-2024 and 2026-2027 Vision School Bus (Electric), and 2023-2027 Vision School Buses. The 12V power wire on one of the harnesses may become damaged and short circuit.
Why it matters: An electrical short can cause a disruption to safety functions such as a loss of rear lighting or instrument panel warning lights, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will add an in-line fuse and repair the wire harnesses as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 9, 2026. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R26AG.
Owner notification: Date not reported · Filing manufacturer: Blue Bird Body Company
NHTSA 25V897000
- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Report received
- December 19, 2025
- Potential units
- 2,356campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Blue Bird Bus Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2019-2027 Vision and All American school buses. A loose 12-volt cable may disconnect, causing a loss of electrical systems.
Why it matters: A loss of brake assist, drive power, steering assist, or instrument panel displays can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect, add a torque stripe, and properly tighten the 12-volt cable as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 17, 2026. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242.
Owner notification: February 17, 2026 · Filing manufacturer: Blue Bird Body Company
NHTSA 25V249000
- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Report received
- April 21, 2025
- Potential units
- 162campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Blue Bird Bus Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Vision electric school buses equipped with hydraulic brakes. The system software may fail to detect and alert the driver to a loss of the secondary brake assist.
Why it matters: Driving the bus without a functioning secondary brake assist increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will update the software and repair the wiring harness, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 11, 2025. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R25DL.
Owner notification: June 11, 2025 · Filing manufacturer: Blue Bird Body Company
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