The 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.
The risk
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.
The 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.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by ODI
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Blue Bird Vision School Bus | 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026, 2027 |
Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
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 Vision School Bus | 2022 | 0 | 17 |
| Blue Bird Vision School Bus | 2023 | 1 | 14 |
| Blue Bird Vision School Bus | 2024 | 1 | 6 |
| Blue Bird Vision School Bus | 2025 | 0 | 3 |
| Blue Bird Vision School Bus | 2026 | 1 | 8 |
| Blue Bird Vision School Bus | 2027 | 0 | 7 |
Other service brakes, hydraulic recalls in 2026
17 of the 666 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 2026 concerned the service brakes, hydraulic; Blue Bird Body Company filed 162 campaigns in all.
| 26V638000 2 Oct 2026 | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC |
| 26V467000 20 Jul 2026 | Blue Bird Body Company |
| 26V443000 8 Jul 2026 | KTM North America, Inc. |
| 26V414000 30 Jun 2026 | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) |
| 26V359000 3 Jun 2026 | Aston Martin The Americas |
| 26V293000 8 May 2026 | Taizhou Qianxin Vehicle Co. Ltd |
| 26V240000 15 Apr 2026 | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| 26V234000 13 Apr 2026 | Harley-Davidson Motor Company |
NHTSA recalls (public domain) · all recalls of 2026