The 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.
The risk
A loss of brake assist, drive power, steering assist, or instrument panel displays can increase the risk of a crash.
The 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.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by MFR
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Blue Bird ALL American School Bus (electric) | 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026, 2027 |
| Blue Bird Vision School Bus (electric) | 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026, 2027 |
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Model years in this recall
NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.
| Model | Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Bird ALL American School Bus (electric) | 2019 | 0 | 2 |
| Blue Bird ALL American School Bus (electric) | 2020 | 0 | 2 |
| Blue Bird ALL American School Bus (electric) | 2021 | 0 | 2 |
| Blue Bird ALL American School Bus (electric) | 2022 | 0 | 2 |
| Blue Bird ALL American School Bus (electric) | 2023 | 0 | 2 |
| Blue Bird ALL American School Bus (electric) | 2024 | 0 | 2 |
| Blue Bird ALL American School Bus (electric) | 2025 | 0 | 1 |
| Blue Bird ALL American School Bus (electric) | 2026 | 0 | 3 |
| Blue Bird ALL American School Bus (electric) | 2027 | 0 | 1 |
| Blue Bird Vision School Bus (electric) | 2019 | 0 | 2 |
| Blue Bird Vision School Bus (electric) | 2020 | 0 | 2 |
| Blue Bird Vision School Bus (electric) | 2021 | 0 | 3 |
| Blue Bird Vision School Bus (electric) | 2022 | 0 | 4 |
| Blue Bird Vision School Bus (electric) | 2023 | 0 | 4 |
| Blue Bird Vision School Bus (electric) | 2024 | 0 | 4 |
| Blue Bird Vision School Bus (electric) | 2025 | 0 | 1 |
| Blue Bird Vision School Bus (electric) | 2026 | 0 | 4 |
| Blue Bird Vision School Bus (electric) | 2027 | 0 | 3 |
Other electrical system recalls in 2025
148 of the 891 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 2025 concerned the electrical system; Blue Bird Body Company filed 162 campaigns in all.
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| 25V895000 19 Dec 2025 | Coach and Equipment Mfg. Corp. |
| 25V894000 19 Dec 2025 | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC |
| 25V886000 18 Dec 2025 | Ford Motor Company |
| 25V875000 17 Dec 2025 | Autocar, LLC |
NHTSA recalls (public domain) · all recalls of 2025