01 / OFFICIAL CAMPAIGNS
2025 Blue Bird Vision School Bus recall campaigns
NHTSA 26V556000
- Component
- EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
- Report received
- August 31, 2026
- Potential units
- 82campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2025-2027 Vision school buses equipped with Ricon K-Series wheelchair platform lifts. The electrical contactor may fail, preventing the controls from stopping the lift.
Why it matters: A wheelchair lift that continues to move while occupied increases the risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will correct the wiring by installing two diodes, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 30, 2026. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R26AH.
Owner notification: Date not reported · Filing manufacturer: Blue Bird Body Company
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 26V466000
- Component
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Report received
- July 20, 2026
- Potential units
- 5,096campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Blue Bird Bus Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2022-2027 Vision school buses. The exhaust hanger cotter pin may contact the hydraulic brake line, damaging the line and causing a brake fluid leak.
Why it matters: A brake fluid leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components can increase the risk of a fire. Additionally, a brake fluid leak can extend the distance required to stop, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the exhaust hanger cotter pin. Dealers will also inspect and replace the brake lines as necessary. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 17, 2026. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242.
Owner notification: September 17, 2026 · Filing manufacturer: Blue Bird Body Company
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