NHTSA Vehicles recall ·
2023–2027 Blue Bird Vision School BUS and 1 more recall: Damaged Wiring May Disrupt Critical Safety Functions
- Recall number
- 26V519000
- Date
- Manufacturer
- Blue Bird Body Company
- Category
- Vehicles › Electrical System
- Recall type
- Vehicle
- Units affected
- 18248
- Hazard tags
- Crash risk
Read the official NHTSA notice ↗
Product
Electrical System
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Blue Bird | Vision School BUS | 2023–2027 |
| Blue Bird | Vision School BUS (electric) | 2021–2027 |
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 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.
Consequence
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.
What should you do?
Dealers will add an in-line fuse and repair the wire harnesses as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 7, 2026. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R26AG.
Manufacturer campaign number
R26AG
Source: NHTSA (vehicles), recall 26V519000. Official notice. Republished from public data; RecallFlag is not affiliated with the NHTSA.