Blue Bird recall: Parking brake
What is wrong
Blue Bird Bus Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2021-2026 Vision school buses. The brake interlock software may unintentionally activate the parking brake at any driving speed.
What could happen
A bus that stops suddenly without warning, increases the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will update the brake interlock software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 18, 2025. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R25DS.
Vehicles covered
- Blue Bird Vision School Bus 2026
- Blue Bird Vision Transit Bus 2021–2025
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 25V635000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Blue Bird Body Company
- Reported to NHTSA
- Sep 23, 2025
- Owners notified
- Nov 18, 2025
- Vehicles or items affected
- 150
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Parking brake › Electrical › Control module › Software
- Maker's own recall number
- R25DS
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Blue Bird recall: Electrical system Aug 10, 2026
- Blue Bird recall: Service brakes, hydraulic Jul 20, 2026
- Blue Bird recall: Visibility Jan 22, 2026
- Blue Bird recall: Equipment adaptive/mobility Dec 10, 2025
- Blue Bird recall: Equipment Oct 11, 2024
- Blue Bird recall: Fuel system, gasoline Aug 12, 2024
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.