NHTSA Vehicles recall ·
2022–2024 Blue Bird Vision School BUS (electric) recall: Failure to Detect a Loss of Brake Assist
- Recall number
- 25V249000
- Date
- Manufacturer
- Blue Bird Body Company
- Category
- Vehicles › Electrical System
- Recall type
- Vehicle
- Units affected
- 162
- Hazard tags
- Crash risk
Read the official NHTSA notice ↗
Product
Electrical System
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Blue Bird | Vision School BUS (electric) | 2022–2024 |
Not every vehicle of these models is affected. Enter your 17-character VIN on NHTSA.gov to check your vehicle.
Why was it recalled?
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.
Consequence
Driving the bus without a functioning secondary brake assist increases the risk of a crash.
What should you do?
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.
Manufacturer campaign number
R25DL
Source: NHTSA (vehicles), recall 25V249000. Official notice. Republished from public data; RecallFlag is not affiliated with the NHTSA.